Robert-Macaire, lawyer

“- 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

Plate 30: Robert Macaire before his judges, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Honoré Daumier, Charles Philipon, Aubert et Cie, Junca, Aubert et Cie

“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

Plate 44: Robert Macaire, Barrister, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Honoré Daumier, Charles Philipon, Aubert et Cie, Junca, Aubert et Cie

Plate 23: Robert Macaire, Professor of Industry, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Honoré Daumier, Charles Philipon, Aubert et Cie, Junca, Aubert et Cie

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt doet de eed als Landsadvocaat, 1586

Jacobus Buys

“- 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

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

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

Burn Smeeton

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

General Assembly of the Boyards, Bucharest, Wallachia, July 15, 1837

Denis Auguste Marie Raffet

Jurors Listening to Counsel, Supreme Court, New City Hall, New York

Winslow Homer