Charles James Fox Collection (#3)

The Pit of Acheron or The Birth of the Plagues of England, January 28, 1784

The Incurable, April 4, 1784. April 4, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Incurable, April 4, 1784

The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784. April 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784

The Westminster Watchman, April 12, 1784. April 12, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Westminster Watchman, April 12, 1784

The Covent Garden Night Mare, April 20, 1784. April 20, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Covent Garden Night Mare, April 20, 1784

The Departure, April 29, 1784. April 29, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Departure, April 29, 1784

The Hanoverian Horse and British Lion, March 31, 1784. March 31, 1784
The Hanoverian Horse and British Lion, March 31, 1784

Nollikens, (1737-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Nollikens, (1737-1823) 1830. Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823) English sculptor who enjoyed work on mythological subjects. With patronage of king George III he sculpted William Pitt the Younger

Sam House, The Patriotic Publican, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Sam House, The Patriotic Publican, 1822. Portrait of the political publican of Soho in London, holding a clay pipe and a bowl inscribed Fox for Ever

Political candour - ie Coalition resolutions of June 14th 1805... 1805. Charles James Fox makes a speech in the House of Commons. William Pitt the Younger sits alone on the Treasury bench

Westminster School, or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates... 1785. Charles James Fox as Dr Busby birching his bitter political rival William Pitt

The scrutiny, or examination of the filth, 1784. Five men, holding their noses and examining chamber pots, with devils in the background on either side. One man is vomiting

Wits last stake... 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Wits last stake... 1784. Scene in a poor district of Westminster (Peter Street). The Duchess of Devonshire is canvassing a cobbler. She is supported on Charles James Foxs knee

The Hanoverian horse and British lion, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Hanoverian horse and British lion, 1784. Scene in the House of Commons. On the left Charles James Fox is riding the British lion, facing William Pitt the Younger on the horse of Hanover

The champion of the people, 1784. Artist
The champion of the people, 1784. Charles James Fox attacking a many-headed monster, raising the Sword of Justice above his head. Behind him are his supporters, English, Irish and Indians

The Westminster Watchman, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Westminster Watchman, 1784. Charles James Fox as a watchman. In the background, two sham watchmen, Lord Hood and Sir Cecil Wray

General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Artist
General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Charles James Fox (General Blackbeard) lying on the ground amid his followers

The Westminster Deserter drum d out of the regiment, 1784. Artist
The Westminster Deserter drum d out of the regiment, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray being drummed away from the hustings in Covent Garden. Sam House is in the centre and Charles James Fox is on the right

The Rival Candidates, 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Candidates, 1784. The three candidates for the Westminster constituency at the 1784 general election. Charles James Fox in the centre, in the pose of orator

The State Auction, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The State Auction, 1784. William Pitt the Younger, as an auctioneer, disposing of British liberties in the House of Commons

Westminster Races... 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Westminster Races... 1784. Showing the three candidates for the Westminster constituency in the 1784 general election, Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox and Cecil Wray

Brittannia roused or the Coalition Monsters Destroyed, 1784. The giantess Britannia holding Charles James Fox above her head and grasping Lord North around the neck

Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, no: 14, 1784
Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, no:14, 1784. An election procession including the Duchess of Devonshire and two other ladies (probably Lady Duncannon and Mrs Crewe)

The fox hunt or view holla! from Leadenhall Street, 1784. Charles James Fox, as a fox, being hunted by three dogs who are being hulloa d on by a number of spectators

Carlo Khans triumphal entry into Leadenhall Street, 1783. Artist: James Sayers
Carlo Khans triumphal entry into Leadenhall Street, 1783. An Indian potentate sitting astride an elephant with human face and trunk. This is a satire on Charles James Foxs India Bill

The Lord of the Vineyard, 1783. Charles James Fox and Lord North standing outside a high door under a stone arch, stretching out their arms to receive an enormous bunch of grapes

Banco to the knave, 1782. Members of the old and new ministry sitting and standing around a card table. This is a satire on ministerial changes

Sawney ganging back again, being turned out of place, 1782. Artist
Sawney ganging back again, being turned out of place, 1782. A Scot in Highland dress, walking from the Crown Inn, in the window of which sits George III with bandaged eyes

The grand review on Sydenham Common... 1792. Dressed in military uniform, King George III, followed by William Pitt the Younger, Edmund Burke and others, is chasing the Prince of Wales

Malagrida driving post, 1792. Artist: James Gillray
Malagrida driving post, 1792. A carriage driving at a gallop down St Jamess Street, London, towards the gateway of St Jamess Palace

The loyal toast, 1798. Artist: James Gillray
The loyal toast, 1798. A dinner at the Crown and Anchor celebrating Charles Jamess Foxs birthday. The Duke of Norfolk is raising a brimming glass

Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. Artist
Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. The interior of a prison with three prisoners beating hemp.This is a satire on the secession of the leaders of the Whig Opposition in

Meeting of unfortunate citoyens, 1798. Artist: James Gillray
Meeting of unfortunate citoyens, 1798. Charles James Fox and Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk, meeting on the pavement outside Brookss Club

The Hustings. Vox populi, We ll have a mug! a mug! a mug!, 1796. Artist
The Hustings. Vox populi, We ll have a mug! a mug! a mug!, 1796. Charles James Fox on the hustings at Covent Garden speaking to the mob saying

A Peace Offering to the Genius of Liberty and Equality, 1794. Artist
A Peace Offering to the Genius of Liberty and Equality, 1794. Whigs offering gifts to France. A procession consisting of Charles Stanhope, bearing constitutional symbols

View of the statue of Charles James Fox in Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1817

Covent Garden with election hustings in the background, featuring Charles James Fox, (c1790?)
Covent Garden with election hustings in the background, featuring Charles James Fox, London, (c1790?). In the foreground a riot has broken out

The Retreat of Carlo Khan from Leadenhall St. 1783. Fox, seated cross legged on, and facing the tail of an ass with the face of Lord North. The ass is led by a female representing London

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

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

Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, 1798
Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

Charles James Fox (1749-1806), . Private Collection

Charles James Fox (1749-1806), ca 1778. Private Collection

Charles James Fox (1749-1806), 1889. Private Collection

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Charles James Fox was a prominent figure in 18th-century British politics, known for his wit, charm, and love of indulgence. Despite his political career, he also found time to enjoy the pleasures of life, such as being a member of the exclusive Smoking Club. His influence on the political landscape is evident in iconic artworks like "Britannia Between Scylla & Charybdis, " where he steered the vessel of constitution clear from danger. Another notable artwork capturing his political prowess is "The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, " depicting the Coalition Wedding that took place on January 7, 1784. In Anton Hickel's painting titled "William Pitt, the Younger Addressing the Commons, " we see Fox's rival addressing Parliament while Fox observes with keen interest. This rivalry between them shaped British politics during their time. "The Weather Cock of St. Stephen's" captures an engraving showing Fox's ability to adapt to changing circumstances within Parliament. His eloquence and persuasive skills were likened to Cicero in James Sayers' depiction titled "Cicero in Catilinam. " Fox was not only admired for his political acumen but also for his social gatherings. In Anon's creation called "The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty, " we witness one such occasion where Fitz (possibly referring to Richard Fitzpatrick) enjoys good company alongside Fox. Satirical publications like "John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary" highlighted both admiration and criticism towards him as a politician. Similarly, "The Brazen Image Erected on a Pedestal Wrought by Himself" portrayed him as self-aggrandizing. Amidst all this political drama, Charles Williams' works provided comic relief with illustrations like "Fishing for Flats. " However, it was Williams' piece titled "The Honeymoon" that showcased another side of Fox, depicting his personal life and romantic escapades.