Defense Attorney 1865

honoredaumier

Private Collection

portrait

automotive concept

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

male-portraits

underpainting

group-portraits

painting painterly

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Defense Attorney" (1865) by Honoré Daumier is a watercolor depicting a courtroom scene. The artist, known for his social commentary, captures the tension of a legal proceeding through exaggerated facial expressions and gestures. The central figure, a lawyer, is shown arguing passionately with a group of people, while others in the background listen intently. Daumier's keen observation of human nature and his skill in capturing movement and emotion make this drawing a powerful commentary on the human condition and the drama of justice.