William Pitt, on the left, and Charles Fox, are shown fighting a cudgelling match in a large, empty room. Fox is using a mace, now broken by a blow from the staff held by Pitt. Fox's shield reads "Resolutions," an allusion to resolutions against Pitt's ministry moved by him. Pitt's shield is inscribed, "Addresses," referring to loyal addresses thanking the King for dismissal of Fox
Alternative Title:
Mace of the House of Commons rendered of no service
Description:
Title from item., J. Barlow identified as printmaker in British Museum catalogue., and Mounted on a smaller sheet.
Publisher:
Pubd. by H. Humphrey April 5, 1785, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Political elections, Dueling, and Clothing & dress
