Posting in Scotland Possibly 1805

"Posting in Scotland" is a satirical hand-colored etching by James Gillray created sometime around 1805. The print depicts a chaotic scene of a stagecoach careening down a steep Scottish hill, with the passengers thrown out, a dog chasing sheep, and a local farmer yelling, "Hold your Haund Mun, hald your haund." The scene is a comical commentary on the perceived dangers and hardships of travel in Scotland during the early 19th century. Gillray was a master of political satire, and "Posting in Scotland" is a classic example of his biting wit. The print is currently part of The Art Institute of Chicago collection.