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Avocat parlant à sa cliente (Lawyer Talking to His Client)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene in a courtroom, showing the upper bodies of several individuals. In the center is a woman leaning on the dock, facing a group of men. She wears a hat with a band and feathers, and has long hair. Her facial features are minimally detailed. She is surrounded by men in formal attire, possibly lawyers. One man has a full beard and is leaning forward, and another man with a mustache is seated beside the woman. In the background, a soldier or guard with a mustache and helmet watches. Lightly sketched figures make up the audience or jury. The setting is depicted in a monochrome charcoal-style drawing, giving a historical or formal feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1915
Medium
lithograph on laid paper
Dimensions
4681 × 3585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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