Temoins à l’audience 1908

"Temoins à l’audience" is an etching by French artist Jean-Louis Forain created in 1908. The piece depicts a courtroom scene with four figures seated on a bench. The figures are drawn with sharp, expressive lines, highlighting their emotions and postures, characteristic of Forain’s style. The subject matter, courtroom drama, was a recurring theme in Forain's work, known for his satirical and often critical perspective on social and political issues. The starkness and realism of the etching convey the tension and gravity of the courtroom setting. Forain’s work is often associated with social realism, highlighting the realities of everyday life, especially those of the lower classes.