Breach of Article 24 of the Civil Code
1837
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1837
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a courtroom scene. It's a satirical work, making fun of the legal system. The artist used humor to comment on the issues of his time, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into what people were concerned about back then. Check out the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879) for more examples of this style.
