The Wasp — 1879 — page 383: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a confrontation between a well-dressed man (labeled "Bristlestone") and what appears to be a large bear or beast. The man is shown in an exaggerated pose of alarm or combat, while the animal appears aggressive and threatening. Without clearer text identification or additional context, I cannot definitively identify who "Bristlestone" represents or what specific political figure or event this satirizes. The "Three-Acte" reference in the title suggests this is part of a serialized satirical narrative. The cartoon appears to use animal caricature—a common technique in 19th-century American satire to demean political opponents. However, the specific political or social commentary requires additional historical context beyond what's legible here.