Suffragette Art Attack
In 1914 a suffragette attacked a painting in London's National Gallery with a cleaver
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
March 10, 20148m 56s
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Show Notes
On March 10th 1914, suffragette Mary Richardson attacked a priceless painting in London's National Gallery with a meat cleaver. She was campaigning for women's right to vote in Britain. The painting, the Rokeby Venus, by Spanish 17th Century artist, Diego Velázquez, was later restored. Photo: Detail of The Rokeby Venus photographed shortly after the attack