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Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
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Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090247 Westminster Hall, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23422528
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Barrister Barristers Bench Briefs Bundles Courtroom Judge Judges Judiciary Jurors Jury Lawyer Lawyers Trial Witness Box
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Westminster Hall" takes us back to the year 1824. The artist, Isaac Robert Cruikshank, skillfully captures the bustling atmosphere of a courtroom within this historic hall. As our eyes wander through the scene, we are immediately drawn to the central figure - a female witness standing in the witness box. Her presence is surrounded by an array of characters: judges seated on an elevated bench, barristers engrossed in their briefs, and twelve men forming a jury. The attention to detail in this print is remarkable; every element tells its own story. From the animated expressions on each face to the piles of bundles scattered throughout the room, it becomes evident that justice is being served here. The artist's use of vibrant colors adds depth and life to this snapshot from history. "Westminster Hall" not only showcases Cruikshank's artistic prowess but also provides us with a glimpse into early 19th-century court proceedings. It serves as a reminder of how far our legal system has evolved over time while retaining some familiar elements that continue today. As we admire this exquisite piece from "The English Spy" let us appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and historical significance – capturing a moment frozen in time within one of England's most iconic landmarks.
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