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Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict)

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in later hand, upper left verso in graphite: (HH 990) / Daumier drawing / "Scene de Tribunal" / Illustrated #80 in book by Fuchs-
- Markings
- Marked:LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)
About this work
Overview
Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) is a drawing created by Honoré Daumier around 1866 using pen and ink over charcoal on pieced laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a courtroom scene, critiquing institutional power and injustice, a theme consistent with Daumier's body of work.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Daumier's skill in pen and ink drawing, a medium he used to create satirical and socially conscious art.
Context
Daumier's art often targeted the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, reflecting his republican and democratic sympathies during a period of significant social and political change in France.
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Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…



















