Who painted Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict)?

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1866.

Where can I see Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict)?

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict)?

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict)

Honoré Daumier , 1866

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Scene of the Tribunal (The Verdict) is a drawing created by Honoré Daumier around 1866 using pen and ink over charcoal on pieced laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a courtroom scene, critiquing institutional power and injustice, a theme consistent with Daumier's body of work.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Daumier's skill in pen and ink drawing, a medium he used to create satirical and socially conscious art.

Context

Daumier's art often targeted the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, reflecting his republican and democratic sympathies during a period of significant social and political change in France.

Artist & collection

Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.