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Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel (engraving)
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Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel (engraving)
1624834 Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 November 1886.
Hal Ludlow); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23077572
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Counsel Courts Criminal Lawyer Defense Lawyer Judge Law Courts Lawyer Libel Lord Chief Justice Magistrate Royal Courts Of Justice Spectator Witness Box Juryman
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The engraving "Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel" by Henry Stephen Ludlow takes us back to a courtroom scene in 1886. This image captures the intensity and drama of a high-stakes legal battle. In the foreground, we see a spectator engrossed in the proceedings, his eyes fixed on the witness box where Mr. Bernard Coleridge stands, presumably defending himself against accusations of libel. The sketch artist skillfully portrays each character's emotions - from Coleridge's determined expression to the stern gaze of Lord Chief Justice presiding over the case. The juryman sits attentively, absorbing every detail presented before him while contemplating his verdict. Behind them all stand rows of barristers and lawyers engaged in heated debates and discussions with their clients. This snapshot into London's Royal Courts of Justice offers a glimpse into not only this particular trial but also into the inner workings of justice during that era. It showcases how law courts were places where lives could be altered forever or reputations restored. Ludlow's detailed engravings bring this historical moment to life, allowing us to appreciate both its artistic merit and its significance as a record of legal history. Through this print, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand one small fragment of our complex judicial system at work.
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