Jurors Listening to Counsel 1869

"Jurors Listening to Counsel," a wood engraving by Winslow Homer, captures the scene of a courtroom trial. Created in 1869, it depicts a group of men seated in a jury box listening intently to a lawyer addressing them. The scene, likely set in a New York City courtroom, conveys the seriousness and intensity of the legal proceedings. The composition emphasizes the centrality of the jury, highlighting their crucial role in the American justice system. The engraving, originally published in Harper's Weekly, serves as a historical snapshot of courtroom practice in the late 19th century.