The Wasp — 1880 — page 103: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "The Wasp" depicting "The Rebellion Commences: The New Armadas." The image is oriented sideways and features grotesque caricatured figures engaged in chaos and conflict. The cartoon seems to satirize some form of political upheaval or rebellion, with exaggerated creature-like figures and military elements (visible weapons and military attire). Without clearer identification of specific figures or readable labels, the exact historical event being mocked is unclear—it could reference military conflict, political insurrection, or social disorder from the period when *The Wasp* was published. The grotesque artistic style typical of 19th-century American satirical magazines suggests mockery of the subjects depicted, though the specific targets remain uncertain from this image alone.