Description
The 1909 illustration "The Devil's Whip" (presumably by Oscar Schmerling), which serves as the cover art for the magazine, is a visual embodiment of the publication's satirical spirit. Little devils clinging to the letters of the title signify constant surveillance over public life, while a figure armed with a whip directly points to the magazine's purpose - to expose and punish social injustice, bureaucracy, and vices with a satirical "whip." The dynamic imagery emphasizes that satire penetrates everywhere and uses ruthless criticism rather than mere verbal admonition. This design serves as a declaration that the magazine is a militant organ aiming to awaken society and showcase its shortcomings.
