Charles Fox Collection (#3)

Political candour - i. e. Coalition resolutions of June 14th 1805
Political candour - i.e. Coalition resolutions of June 14th 1805.... Fox makes a speech in the House of Commons. Pitt sits alone on the Treasury Bench

A smoking club, House of Commons, London, 1793. Depicting the House of Commons burlesqued as a smoking club whose quarrelsome members - Fox, Dundas, Pitt, etc. are puffing smoke at each other

Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Duke of York, Duke of Clarence and Prince of Wales at the door of the House of Commons. Henry Addington, Charles Fox and William Pitt speak

The Westminster canvass, 1784. Artist: William Dent
The Westminster canvass, 1784. Charles James Fox, as Guy Fawkes, being carried in a chair by his supporters Edward Hall and Sam House

Fishing for Flats or a Drag from the Stock Exchange, 1806. Charles James Fox stands on the steps of the Treasury hauling in a net from the Pool of Speculation

Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy, c1848. Artist: Charles Fox
Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy, c1848. Seated portrait of a well-to-do middle-aged man in an armchair, with a high collar and dark clothing

Westminster Election, 1780. Three candidates stand under the portico of St Paul s, Covent Garden. Charles James Fox, in the centre, is supported by Britannia

Queen Victoria presiding at the council on her accession to the throne, 1846. Artist
Queen Victoria presiding at the council on her accession to the throne, 1846. Kensington Palace, London

The Westminster Election, 1780s, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume III, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

A Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Artist: Carlo Khan
A Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Satire on the secret marriage said to have taken place between the Prince of Wales and Mrs Fitzherbert

The Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Letter from Charles James Fox to his Aunt Emily, 21st October 1798. Artist: Charles James Fox
Letter from Charles James Fox to his Aunt Emily, 21st October 1798. Letter written from Holkham by Charles James Fox to his aunt, Emily, Duchess of Leinster

Heres a health to them thats awa, c1792. Artist: Robert Burns
Heres a health to them thats awa, c1792. Robert Burns song Heres a health to them thats awa, written in support of the Whigs, Charlie being Charles James Fox and Tammie Thomas Erskine

Charles James Fox, British politician, (1833). Artist: H Robinson
Charles James Fox, British politician, (1833). Fox (1749-1806) was a prominent Whig

Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, Whig statesman, (1832). Artist: H Robinson
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, Whig statesman, (1832). Fox (1705-1774) was the father of politician Charles James Fox

Fox Hills, Surrey, c1840s. Artist: J H Kernot
Fox Hills, Surrey, c1840s. The first owner of Foxhills was Charles James Fox (1749-1806), leader of the Whig party. It was later converted into a golf club

Charles James Fox, British Whig politician, 1815. Artist: Craig
Charles James Fox, British Whig politician, 1815. Portrait of Fox (1749-1806)

The Reconciliation Between Britannia and Her Daughter America, May 11, 1782

Charles James Fox, British Whig politician, (1833). Artist: J W Cook
Charles James Fox, British Whig politician, (1833). Portrait of Fox (1749-1806)

The Late Sir Charles Fox, C. E
The Late Sir Charles Fox, C.E

A View of the Trial of Warren Hastings (1732-1818) before the Court of Peers in Westminster Hall
XJF105885 A View of the Trial of Warren Hastings (1732-1818) before the Court of Peers in Westminster Hall. Impeachment delivered at the Bar of the House of Lords, by the Commons of Great Britain

The Late Sir Charles Fox, C.e

Robert Brown, British botanist C016 / 5038
Robert Brown (1773-1858), Scottish botanist. Brown spent years working on plant taxonomy, establishing the classification of two major divisions of plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms)

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Charles Fox was a prominent figure in British politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Known for his wit, charm, and controversial views, he left an indelible mark on the political landscape of his time. One of Fox's notable works was "The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding, " a satirical play that mocked the political alliance between him and Lord North in January 1784. This production showcased his sharp sense of humor and ability to entertain audiences with biting social commentary. In another significant moment, we see William Pitt, the Younger addressing the Commons in 1793. Painted by Anton Hickel, this portrait captures Fox's rival delivering a powerful speech that would shape their ongoing political rivalry. "The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty" depicts an event from October 1786 where Fox raises a glass alongside friends. It showcases his affinity for good company and celebration while highlighting his commitment to principles such as honor and loyalty. However, not all depictions were flattering towards Charles Fox. In "John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary, " published in March 1806, we witness satire aimed at him as he takes up a new position within government. Such caricatures were common during this period as artists used their craft to comment on politicians' actions. Despite these criticisms, Charles Williams portrays another side of Fox through works like "Fishing for Flats" (1806) or "The Honeymoon" (1806). These pieces reveal a more lighthearted aspect of his character – enjoying leisurely activities or celebrating personal milestones – reminding us that even politicians have moments away from public scrutiny. Fox's influence extended beyond politics; he also engaged with intellectual debates of his time.