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English: Painting by P. Mathews in or just after August 1838 of the Trial of Bill Burns, the first prosecution under the 1822 Martin's Act for cruelty to animals, after Burns was found beating his donkey. The prosecution was brought by Richard Martin, MP for Galway, also known as Humanity Dick, and the case became memorable because he brought the donkey into court. For more information about the painting and a later engraving, see here
Date just after August 1838 of the Trial of Bill Burns
Source http://www.artnet.de/Artists/LotDetailPage.aspx?lot_id=EEB9F49FBA0F3AB1EB7B3E0ECCD55B3D
Author P. Mathews
Other versions http://www.georgeglazer.com/prints/law/donkeymartinact.html

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  • 2008-03-25 13:13 SlimVirgin 589×477×8 (251443 bytes) {{PD-old}} Painting of the Trial of Bill Burns, the first prosecution under the 1822 Martin's Act for cruelty to animals, after he was found beating his donkey. It is the first known prosecution for animal cruelty in the world. The prosecution was brough

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