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1864

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a courtroom scene. It shows two figures, one standing and gesturing emphatically, and the other seated with a somber expression. In the background, there is a figure seated, possibly representing the judge or court official. Shadows and lines create a tense atmosphere, and the illustration captures a moment of fervent debate or defense. The style suggests caricature or satire, conveying a narrative of justice or legal proceedings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number

2015.143.1274
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3278, State ii/ii

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Wikidata ID

Q77015152

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