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Jurors Listening to Counsel, Supreme Court, New City Hall, New York

after Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a courtroom scene with individuals in the jury box and a person standing facing them. The standing man is holding a piece of paper and gesturing with his left hand. He has dark hair, a mustache, and wears a formal suit. The jurors, mostly men, have different hairstyles, with one man being bald. They appear attentive, with some resting their chins on their hands or leaning forward. They wear dark suits and high-collared shirts. A tall man in the background observes the proceedings. The setting is a wood-paneled courtroom with a judge sitting at a high bench. Light comes in through a window, illuminating part of the room. Items like a top hat are on the jury's bench. The atmosphere suggests focus and authority.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1869
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
5064 × 3434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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