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Honoré Daumier, 1845
- Kunstenaar
- Honoré Daumier
- Datering
- 1845
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- lithograph
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This is an interior scene drawing depicting a legal setting. In the foreground, there is a table with an individual writing on paper while conversing with another person. Another person is standing nearby. In the background, there are onlookers or officials near a wall decorated with posters displaying text. The drawing uses tonal contrasts to express period-specific attire and character expressions. The scene conveys a sense of gravity and everyday urgency, reflective of an environment focused on issues of law and justice.