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Suffragette Militants Art Galleries
In the light of Mary Richardsons savage attack on The Rokeby Venus, new security measures to protect works of art are introduced! Date: Mar 20th 1914
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March 20th, 1914: In the Shadow of Mary's Savage Attack on The Rokeby Venus, New Security Measures Introduced in Art Galleries The suffrage movement, a pivotal moment in women's history, brought about significant social and political changes. The struggle for women's rights reached new heights as militant suffragettes, led by Mary Richardson, took their activism to unprecedented levels. On this day in 1914, the art world was left reeling from the shocking actions of Mary Richardson, a British suffragette, who attacked Velázquez's masterpiece, The Rokeby Venus, at the National Gallery in London. With a hatchet, she shattered the glass case and slashed the painting, believing her actions would draw attention to their cause. In response to this audacious act, new security measures were swiftly introduced in art galleries across the country. The era of lax security had come to an end, as institutions recognized the need for heightened protection of their priceless collections. The art world was forever changed by this event, as galleries and museums began to employ guards, install alarms, and implement strict access control measures. The Rokeby Venus, now restored, remains a symbol of the resilience of art and the determination of the suffragette movement. This photograph, taken in the aftermath of the attack, captures the somber mood as workers carefully cover the damaged painting with a cloth, shielding it from public view. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of women's rights and the enduring power of art to inspire change.
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