The Wasp — 1878 — page 72: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts two figures in a dramatic confrontation in what appears to be a tropical setting (palm tree visible). The title "Everlasting Friendship" is ironic—the figures seem poised for conflict rather than amity. Without additional context from the magazine's articles, I cannot definitively identify which historical figures or political situation this references. The elaborate period dress, the formal yet aggressive postures, and the exotic locale suggest this commentary addresses international diplomacy or a specific geopolitical tension of 1878. The artist's signature appears to read "Keller." To accurately interpret this cartoon's specific political meaning, we would need the accompanying article text or The Wasp's editorial context from that date.