Lebaudy Trial - Testimony of Mlle. Marsy (Procès Lebaudy - Déposition de Mlle. Marsy) 1896

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Lebaudy Trial - Testimony of Mlle. Marsy" is a lithograph created in 1896. The artwork depicts a scene from the Lebaudy trial, a sensational legal case that gripped Paris at the time. It focuses on the prominent figure of Mlle. Marsy, likely a witness or defendant in the case, with her face turned away from the viewer. The composition highlights the tense atmosphere of the courtroom, capturing the intrigue and drama surrounding this notorious event. The artist's signature style is evident in the bold, expressive lines and muted color palette.