Swain Collection (page 10)

An Arduous Quest, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
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

Nous avons change tout cela!, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
Nous avons change tout cela!, (We ve changed all that!), 1878. Britannia, wearing a Union Jack apron, brandishes a bunch of twigs above her head

Poor Buffer, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
Poor Buffer, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan, holding a tiny shield and raised sword, straddles the buffers of a Russian steam train

The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Shadow on the Hills, 1878. An armed man in a turban, possibly a native sepoy, who represents India stands looking into the distance

Hot Pies!, 1879. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hot Pies!, 1879. A group of politicians are devouring pies representing countries. Lord Lytton, the viceroy of India, dressed as a waiter, brings another pie, to which Disraeli ( Master Benjamin )

The Dogs of War, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Dogs of War, 1876. A Russian struggles to control a group of dogs, representing the Balkans, which are pulling at their leashes, eager to chase Murad V, the new Sultan of the Ottoman empire

Justice to the Rescue!, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Justice to the Rescue!, 1876. Uncle Sam and John Bull, representing Britain and the United States of America, are tearing up the Extradition Treaty of 1842

Ever on the Ascendant - John Swain & Son, Ltd. adverrtisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Ever on the Ascendant - John Swain & Son, Ltd. adverrtisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

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