The Wasp — 1881 — page 385: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a hierarchical structure labeled "Pucking the Ologos" [text partially unclear]. The image shows a ladder or tower with various figures stacked vertically, suggesting a pecking order or power structure. At the top is a caricatured figure (appearing to be a political leader or wealthy individual) with an exaggerated face, overlooking smaller figures below. The structure includes what appears to be animals (wasps, birds) and human figures in descending order. The barrel at the very top, marked with text, suggests the source of authority or resources. This appears to be social satire critiquing hierarchical power dynamics—likely depicting how wealth, power, or political authority flows downward while those at the bottom are crushed by the system above them. The specific political figures or events referenced remain unclear without additional historical context.