An exact representation of an attempt made by Margt Nicholson to stab his majesty on Wednesday Augt 2 1786 (BM 1868,0808.5558)

George III takes a paper (a petition) from the hand of Margaret Nicholson, who holds a knife (in her left hand) against his chest. A beefeater (left) steps forward to restrain her, another stands unmoved by an open door in a high brick wall. The king's coach is on the right. Not a caricature, though drawn in the manner of one. Cf. a mezzotint of this subject in the Carington Bowles series. 5 August 1786
Hand-coloured etching