The Wasp — 1880 — page 205: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a classical sculptural work rather than political satire. It depicts the mythological figures Bacchus (Roman god of wine) and Ariadne (a mortal princess from Greek mythology) posed together above four lions wearing decorative collars and harnesses. The composition follows traditional Neoclassical artistic conventions popular in 19th-century decorative and monumental sculpture. The page credits sculptor John Schilling as the artist. Without additional context from surrounding *Wasp* magazine content, the satirical purpose—if any—remains unclear. It may represent artwork commentary, a society event featuring this sculpture, or simply serve as an illustration in the magazine's regular art section.