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Suffragette Art Attack

On March 10th 1914, suffragette Mary Richardson attacked a painting in London's National Gallery with a meat cleaver.

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 VelΓ΅zquez, was later restored.
Photo: Detail of The Rokeby Venus photographed shortly after the attack

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