Hounds Finding Possibly 1800

"Hounds Finding" is a satirical hand-colored etching by British artist James Gillray, known for his political cartoons. Created around 1800, it depicts a comical scene of a hunter falling off his horse while his hounds eagerly pursue a fleeing fox. Gillray's use of exaggeration and caricature to highlight the absurdity of the situation is characteristic of his style, and his work often reflected the social and political events of his time. This print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the popular pastime of foxhunting in 19th century England.