The Wasp — 1880 — page 127: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* magazine depicting theatrical or political figures descending into Hell. The artist Heller signed the work. The composition shows well-dressed men (some caricatured) being led downward by demons and devilish figures. Several wear formal attire including top hats, and some carry money bags marked with dollar signs, suggesting financial corruption or greed as their sin. On the right, a figure labeled "THEATRE" appears to be conducting or orchestrating the descent, possibly critiquing theatrical or entertainment industry corruption. The title "GOING" suggests these figures are heading toward damnation. Without additional context identifying the specific individuals caricatured, the cartoon's precise political targets remain unclear, though it clearly attacks corruption, materialism, and moral failure among society's elite.