'The Horrors of War' (called Mars and Venus)
1 portrait by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
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'The Horrors of War' (called Mars and Venus)
by Henry Bone, after Sir Peter Paul Rubens
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, January 1813 (after 1638)
12 5/8 in. x 18 in. (320 mm x 457 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17431
Artistsback to top
- Henry Bone (1755-1834), Enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 677 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 40 portraits, Sitter associated with 13 portraits.
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Events of 1813back to top
Current affairs
Machine breaking Luddite Riots end with seventeen executions in York. Radical John Cartwright's subsequent tour of the manufacturing districts has some success in quelling Luddite discontent with the foundation of the Hampden reform club network across the country.East India Company is deprived of monopoly over trade with India.
Art and science
Millenarian prophet Joanna Southcott, made famous by her visions of the second coming of Christ, announces herself 'with child' by the Holy Ghost.Jane Austen publishes Pride and Prejudice.
International
Victorious Battle of St Pierre near Bayonne led by General Rowland Hill.Battle of Leipzig ends in defeat for Napoleon.
Wellington's victory at Vittoria leads to British invasion of Southern France.
Americans capture and burn Toronto, defeat British in Battle of Lake Erie and recapture Detroit.
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