The brush
1900
George R. Brill's 1900 illustration captures a classic moment in the world of fox hunting, though with a humorous twist. The central figure, a huntsman clad in the traditional scarlet coat, sits atop his horse holding aloft a fox's tail—known in hunting terminology as 'the brush,' giving the piece its name. While he poses triumphantly, his hounds seem less impressed; one barks enthusiastically at the horse's rear end while another lounges on the ground, tongue lolling out. It's a delightful snapshot of sporting life that pokes a little fun at the solemnity of the hunt.
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