Title
'An Arduous Quest', 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
Caption
'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.
Date
1878
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Cartoon Collector
Reference
HRM19A88_491
Model release
Non
License type
Droits gérés
Available size
53.9Mo (4.1Mo) / 31.4cm x 43.0cm / 3712 x 5079 (300dpi)