The modern fox chace, or, The fox chacing the hounds 1784 [graphic].Kay, John, 1742-1826, printmaker[ca. February 1784]engThe agitated George III, a trowel in his hand, watches Charles Fox, as a fox, with the "liberty" ribbon draped accross his back, leap over the "vanity pit" (William Pitt) in pursuit of a pack of hounds. In Fox's mouth is the judge's cloak that he pulled off the bewigged and snarling hound (Lord Thurlow). A column inscribed, "to Eastern tyranny," topples down upsetting the male figure of Injustice who holds a sword and a pair of scales. The fox urinates on one of the lanterns that symbolize conspiracy. Behind it, Boreas (Lord North) succeeds in blowing down the "Temple of secret influence" (Lord Temple).Title etched at bottom of image.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Printmaker and publication date from British Museum catalogue.Place of publication based on the area of printmaker's activity.