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A moving confrontation in court (colour litho)
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A moving confrontation in court (colour litho)
2819131 A moving confrontation in court (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A moving confrontation in court. A woman confronted by a young man who she blinded with vitriol after he broke off their affair. Une emouvante confrontation. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 13 January 1901.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23141636
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Assault Begging Blind Blinded Blindness Confronted Court Case Courtroom Crime Of Passion Criminal Cripple Disability Disabled Guilt Handicaped Handicapped Person Infirmities Invalid Jilted Judge Justice Kneeled Down Pleading Remorse Revenge Sightless Eyes Sorrow Trial Victim Vitriol Unmoved
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This print titled "A moving confrontation in court" captures a powerful moment of justice and raw emotion. The colour litho, created by an anonymous French School artist in the 20th century, depicts a woman standing before a judge as she confronts a young man whom she had blinded with vitriol. The intense scene unfolds within the walls of a courtroom, where the weight of their past affair hangs heavily in the air. The image portrays contrasting emotions; while the woman stands strong and determined, her face etched with sorrow and remorse for her actions, the young man kneels before her, his sightless eyes revealing both physical and emotional pain. This dramatic composition highlights themes of revenge, guilt, and jilted love. The viewer is transported back to January 13th, 1901 when this illustration was published in Le Petit Journal. It serves as a reminder that crimes of passion can have devastating consequences for all involved. Through this artwork's vivid portrayal of disability and its exploration of human frailties and infirmities, it prompts us to reflect on our own capacity for forgiveness and empathy. This thought-provoking piece from Bridgeman Images allows us to delve into history while contemplating timeless questions about justice, love gone wrong, and the complexities of human nature.
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