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'An Arduous Quest', 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
1-150-175 - The Cartoon Collector/Heritage-Images
'An Arduous Quest', 1878. Mr Punch asks Father Christmas what he is looking for. Father Christmas replies that he is looking for peace on earth, and goodwill towards men. He holds his lantern up, revealing the words War, Failures, Commercial Depression and Distress. Britain was engaged in a war against Afghanistan at the time. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 28, 1878.
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- Joseph Swain, attributed to: British: Engraver
After
- John Tenniel: British: Artist, illustrator, painter
Category Hierarchy
Science & Nature Weather & Seasons
Religion & Belief Christianity
Science & Nature Times of the Day
Society & Culture Issues & Causes
Artistic Representations Satires
Artistic Representations Caricatures
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3712x5079
File Size : 55,235kb
Aliases
- 28/12/1878 p295
- 0350000010
- 1-150-175
- 10
- 1150175
- 28/12/1878 p295