Enraged Vicar, from Miseries of Human Life c. 1807

"Enraged Vicar" is an aquatint by the renowned English artist Thomas Rowlandson, dating back to c. 1807. The print, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, depicts a humorous scene of a vicar, or church minister, chasing after a group of fox hunters who have galloped through his carefully manicured garden. Rowlandson's satirical style is evident in the exaggerated expressions and poses of the figures, creating a humorous commentary on the social class differences and tensions of the era. The print exemplifies Rowlandson's talent for capturing the details of everyday life, infusing them with a satirical edge, and establishing his position as a prominent artist of the Regency period.