Art Resource - AR929474

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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.

Unique Identifier AR929474

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3712px × 5079px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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