The Wasp — 1880 — page 82: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page primarily features an "Art Gallery" section reviewing paintings exhibited at the Mechanics' Fair. The illustrations shown are sketches of artworks rather than political cartoons. The images include: "Study of a Hand," "Study of a Hat," "Rubbing Noses," "The Awakening," and "The Mysterious Arm." The text provides catalog numbers and artist attributions, discussing technical qualities like composition and color. The page functions as an arts review rather than political satire. The humor appears gentle—the captioned sketches gently mock or highlight particular artistic choices (an exaggerated hat, a mysterious disembodied arm) rather than attacking political figures or events. This represents *The Wasp*'s coverage of San Francisco's cultural institutions alongside its better-known satirical content.