Spotprent op Charles Fox Possibly 1783

This satirical print by James Sayers, likely created in 1783, depicts Charles Fox, a prominent British Whig politician, riding an elephant through London's Leadenhall Street. The exaggerated imagery of Fox astride a monstrous beast carrying a sign proclaiming "Constitutional Liberty" exemplifies the satirical nature of the artwork. Sayers, known for his political cartoons, uses caricature to criticize Fox's political strategies, and the scene likely refers to Fox's alliance with the East India Company, symbolized by the elephant. The print, measuring 336 mm in height and 258 mm in width, was likely intended for a wide audience during a time of significant political debate in England.