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The accused defends himself before the judge
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The accused defends himself before the judge

Honoré Daumier · 1838 · letterpress printing; lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The court condemns a small criminal, while the great swindler Robert Macaire goes free.

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cartoonthe accusedcaricatures (human types)
Credit lineVerdachte verdedigt zich voor de rechter. 1838. Honoré Daumier. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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