'An Arduous Quest', 1878. Creator: Joseph Swain.

'An Arduous Quest', 1878. Creator: Joseph Swain.

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'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.

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  1. Joseph Swain, attributed to: British: Engraver, artist, printmakerSearch Wikipedia for Joseph Swain
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  1. John Tenniel: British, English: Artist, illustrator, painter, cartoonistSearch Wikipedia for John Tenniel
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3712x5079
File Size : 55,235kb

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  1. 28/12/1878 p295
  1. 0350000010
  1. 1-150-175
  1. 10
  1. 1150175
  1. 28/12/1878 p295
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