The Wasp — 1880 — page 224: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon depicting figures lying on the ground near the U.S. Capitol building (visible in the background). The figures are rendered in exaggerated, caricatured style typical of late 19th-century satirical journalism. One figure lies on an American flag, while another sprawls nearby with what appears to be a weapon or tool. The cartoon's message seems to critique violence or disorder at the seat of American government, though without clearer identification of the specific figures or dated context, the precise political reference remains unclear. The style and presentation suggest this targets a particular political scandal, conflict, or social upheaval of The Wasp's era, but the specific event cannot be determined from the image alone.