The Wasp, 1881 · page 115 of 532
The Wasp — 1881 — page 115: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This engraving depicts what appears to be a formal diplomatic or political gathering, shown from an overhead perspective. Multiple figures in Victorian-era formal dress are arranged around what looks like a conference table or meeting space. The caption references an "International" convening, suggesting this satirizes a multinational political meeting or summit. The Wasp magazine was known for mocking political figures and international relations of its era (likely 1870s-80s based on style). However, without clearer identification of specific individuals or the exact date/event referenced in the OCR'd text, I cannot definitively state which historical figures or diplomatic incident this cartoon targets. The satirical point appears to involve critiquing international politics, but specific context remains unclear from the image alone.