Defenseur et Accuse c. 1908

"Defenseur et Accuse" (c. 1908) is a charcoal drawing by the French artist Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931). The drawing depicts a courtroom scene with three figures, possibly a lawyer, a witness, and the defendant. The figures are rendered in a loose and gestural style, characteristic of Forain's work, which often focused on social satire and the human condition. The expressive lines and the use of light and shadow create a sense of drama and tension. The drawing is likely a commentary on the complexities of law and justice.