The Wasp — 1879 — page 592: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains an engraving by C. Dietrich titled "Photo. Litho. Wasp Pub. Co." depicting a classical allegorical scene: a seated woman (likely representing Wisdom or a similar virtue) with two cherubs or putti attending her. The accompanying text discusses an Admiral's maritime experience, mentioning an earthquake at sea, travel between Malta and Rhodes, and observations about earthquake susceptibility. The narrative appears autobiographical rather than satirical. **Without additional context or caption identifying the specific figures or the Admiral referenced, the satirical intent remains unclear.** The classical engraving style was typical of *Wasp*'s illustrative approach, but whether this mocks a particular politician, military figure, or contemporary event cannot be determined from the visible elements alone.