The Court Rules 1927

"The Court Rules" is a 1927 etching by American artist Dwight Case Sturges (1874-1940). The artwork depicts a man in a suit, seated at a table and looking down at a book. The subject is obscured by a series of lines that cross over the surface of the etching. This dramatic composition is characteristic of Sturges's style, which is known for its bold lines and sense of movement. Sturges' work is often described as being Expressionist, but with a clear American sensibility.