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The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court, Scene during the Examination of William Kurr (engraving)
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The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court, Scene during the Examination of William Kurr (engraving)
1049834 The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court, Scene during the Examination of William Kurr (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court, Scene during the Examination of William Kurr. Illustration for The Graphic, 17 November 1877.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
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Attorney General Central Criminal Court Courts Detectives Durand Godefroy 1832 1896 Examination Godefroy Durand Solicitor General Trial Trials William Palmer George Clarke
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The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court, Scene during the Examination of William Kurr
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is a captivating engraving by Durand Godefroy that offers a glimpse into a dramatic courtroom scene from 19th-century England. The artwork depicts an intense moment during the trial, with various key figures present. The presiding judge, Mr Montagu Williams, commands attention as he oversees the proceedings. Edward Froggatt, accompanied by his attorney Nathaniel Druscovich and solicitor George Clarke, stands under scrutiny as he faces examination. On one side of the courtroom sits Attorney General Sir John Holker and Solicitor General Baron Charles Edward Pollock, representing justice on behalf of society. Intriguingly, convict witness William Kurr takes center stage in this gripping tableau. His testimony holds immense weight in determining guilt or innocence. Surrounding them are other notable individuals involved in this high-profile case: Mr Douglas Straight, Mr Alderman David Henry Stone, John Meiklejohn, and B. T. E Besley. Durand's masterful artistry brings to life this historic event with meticulous detail and evocative expressions on each character's face. The engraving captures not only their physical appearances but also hints at their emotions and motivations throughout this pivotal moment in legal history. This print serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that transports viewers back to a time when trials were spectacles filled with suspense and intrigue. It invites us to contemplate questions of truth and justice while appreciating Durand Godefroy's skillful portrayal of human drama within the confines of a courtroom setting.
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