Description | Artist's proof engraving on paper. Mr Punch is being driven in a motor car by Toby the dog, surrounded by cheering women in contemporary dress. Old Father Time's winged face and the inscription '1905' decorates the car and St Paul's Cathedral can be seen in the background. Foliage, representative of the four seasons, divides the central scene from views depicting Mr Punch with the people of different continents (inscribed on individuals) of 'EUROPE', 'ASIA', 'AMERICA', 'AMERICA', the 'NORTH POLE' and the 'SOUTH POLE'. The rising sun can be seen on the horizon in the background. |