“- Here is the public minister who will say some very unpleasant things to you.... so try to cry a little from one eye at least.... it usually does some good!...,” plate 21 from Les Gens De Justice

“- Defendant! Do you have any means of living? - Thank you Mr President.... I have quite a good stomach,” plate 4 La Comédie Humaine

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“Yes, they would plunder this orphan, whom I cannot necessarily describe as being young, since he is fifty-seven years ol...I am, reassured knowing that justice always keeps an open eye on all guilty maneuvers! . . . ,” plate 11 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

The defense compliments the talent of the prosecution, while the Attorney General admires the eloquence of the defense. The judge applauds both of them and everybody is satisfied, except he accused, plate 16 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

The lawyer becomes sick, a last resort when his case is beginning to also look sick, plate 30 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“My dear man... it is really quite impossible for me to take on your case.... you are missing the most important piece of evidence.... (apart from) the cash to pay my fees,” plate 20 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

“What a shame this lovely little lady didn't ask me to present her case [in court]... I would love to plead that her husband is a rogue...,” plate 24 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

I think I have given sufficient proof that my client has been deceived, from 'The difficult moments of life'

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

"Une péroraison à la Démosthène," plate 33 from Les Gens de Justice

Honoré Daumier

À la cour d'assises: L'avocat, debout, s'entretenant avec l'accusé

Burn Smeeton

The defendant (whispering to his lawyer): All this seems to bore the president. Why don't you just suggest to simply let me go home, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, February 17, 1866

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

A defence lawyer at the Court of Arbitration discussing business at his usual office premises, plate 27 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Le Gens de Justice, Plate 21, "Voila le ministere public qui vous dit des choses tres desagreeables"

Honoré Daumier