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Voyons témoin il serait important de...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a courtroom scene. In the image, one central figure is standing in the foreground, facing slightly to the right, appearing engaged. Two figures in judicial attire are seated at a bench in the background. Another figure, possibly a legal professional or court officer, is seated at a desk, looking up with interest at the standing figure. The drawing uses bold lines typical of courtroom sketches and conveys a formal atmosphere. The scene is in grayscale. Words inscribed at the bottom suggest a dialogue or interrogation.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3869 × 3531 px
Public Domain
Yes
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