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Témoins à l'audience (2e planche) (Evidence at the Hearing) (second plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching showing a group of people seated, capturing the upper part of their bodies. There are three adults and one child. The facial expressions vary among the individuals. The individuals are dressed in loose-fitting clothes, possibly robes. One adult is holding a large book. The background shows linear patterns suggesting a wall or structure, providing texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1908
Medium
etching and soft-ground etching on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
4479 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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