'An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt Nicholson to stab His Majesty on Wednesday Augt 2 1786'
1 portrait by Samuel William Fores
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt Nicholson to stab His Majesty on Wednesday Augt 2 1786'
by Unknown artist, published by Samuel William Fores
etching, published 5 August 1786
9 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in. (242 mm x 319 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12352
Sittersback to top
- King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 194 portraits.
- Margaret Nicholson (1750?-1828), Assailant of George III. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 119 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1786back to top
Current affairs
Philosopher and politician Edmund Burke instigates impeachment proceedings against Warren Hastings, former Governor-General of Bengal after concerns about the moral standards of the British in India are raised.Prime Minister William Pitt appoints commissioners for the reduction of the national debt and establishes a sinking fund of £1 million a year.
Government approves the establishment of a penal colony at Botany Bay.
Art and science
Robert Burns publishes Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect bringing him immediate success across the country.Engraver and publisher John Boydell initiates plans for his Shakespeare Gallery in an effort to establish a school of British history painting.
Merchant David Dale establishes New Lanark in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, as a model cotton milling community.
International
General Charles Cornwallis succeeds Warren Hastings as Governor-General in India.Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Marriage of Figaro premieres in Vienna.
Francisco Goya is appointed court painter to the Spanish king Charles III.
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