Le Défenseur c. 1862 - 1865
honoredaumier
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figurative
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imaginative character sketch
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toned paper
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character portrait
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character art
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character drawing reference
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personal sketchbook
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portrait reference
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character sketch
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portrait drawing
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celebrity portrait
"Le Défenseur," created between 1862 and 1865 by the renowned French artist Honoré Daumier, captures a dramatic courtroom scene. The artwork depicts a lawyer, likely representing the defendant, in a passionate defense. His exaggerated gestures and animated facial expressions evoke a sense of urgency and conviction. The use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene, highlighting the lawyer's figure against the backdrop of the courtroom. Daumier, known for his satirical and often politically charged works, likely intended "Le Défenseur" to comment on the legal system and the theatricality of courtroom proceedings.
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