The Wasp — 1878 — page 155: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon about a presidential candidate named Karl Weiss (or similar), showing him surrounded by numerous figures in what looks like a chaotic swarm or mob scene. The giant wasp in the illustration suggests "The Wasp" magazine's titular mascot/symbol. The cartoon likely mocks either Weiss's campaign support or opposition, depicting a crowded, disorganized political scenario. The figures appear to be caricatured politicians, supporters, or opponents swarming around the central candidate figure. Without clearer identification of the specific historical moment and figures involved, the exact political commentary remains unclear—though the overall tone suggests ridicule of the candidate's presidential ambitions or the nature of his political coalition.