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Trial of Roderick McLean for shooting at Queen Victoria 1882
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Trial of Roderick McLean for shooting at Queen Victoria 1882
Vintage engraving of the Trial of Roderick McLean for shooting at Queen Victoria. Roderick McLean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria on March 2, 1882, at Windsor, England, with a pistol. McLeans motive was purportedly a curt reply to some poetry that he had mailed to the Queen. Tried for high treason that April 20, he was found not guilty, but insane by a jury after five minutes deliberation, and he lived out his remaining days in Broadmoor Asylum. The London Illustrated News, 1882
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This vintage engraving captures the dramatic Trial of Roderick McLean for his audacious attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria in 1882. The image takes us back to a pivotal moment in European history, showcasing the legal system and cultural norms of the 19th century. Roderick McLean's motive for this shocking act was said to be a curt response he received from Queen Victoria regarding some poetry he had sent her. On March 2nd, armed with a pistol, he made his way to Windsor, England, where the Queen resided. However, luck was on Her Majesty's side as McLean's shot missed its target. The trial that followed on April 20th charged McLean with high treason. After only five minutes of deliberation, the jury reached their verdict: not guilty by reason of insanity. This decision led him down an unexpected path as he spent his remaining days confined within the walls of Broadmoor Asylum. The London Illustrated News immortalized this historic event through their detailed illustration which now serves as a fascinating glimpse into both past legal proceedings and societal attitudes towards mental health during that era. As we reflect upon this print from duncan1890 at Fine Art Storehouse, it reminds us how far our understanding and treatment of mental illness has progressed since those times while also highlighting an intriguing chapter in European culture and retro revival aesthetics.
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