Le prèvenu
1866
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a serious man in a robe and wig, ready to write. He's in a courtroom with others watching him. The man is about to take notes, and someone is leaning in to talk to him. This makes the scene feel like a quiet moment in a busy place. The artist paid attention to the details of the courtroom scene. To learn more about the artist's method, look up the technique: lithography.
