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Judiciary Collection

The judiciary, a pillar of justice and fairness, has a rich history filled with remarkable individuals and pivotal moments

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Plausible, 1902. Artist: Spy

Plausible, 1902. Artist: Spy
Plausible, 1902. Mr Justice Swinfen Eady, British lawyer and judge. Eady (1851-1919) became a QC in 1893 and a High Court Judge in 1901. He served as Master of the Rolls from 1918-1919

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The first woman lawyer in France (colour litho)

The first woman lawyer in France (colour litho)
2807877 The first woman lawyer in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first woman lawyer in France)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Entrance to new probate house, Salem, Mass. between 1909 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Entrance to new probate house, Salem, Mass. between 1909 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to new probate house, Salem, Mass. between 1909 and 1920

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Singapore business district skyline and skyscraper in morning at Marina Bay, Singapore

Singapore business district skyline and skyscraper in morning at Marina Bay, Singapore

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Recorder, 1903. Artist: Spy

The Recorder, 1903. Artist: Spy
The Recorder, 1903. The Recorder of London. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 9th July 1903

Background imageJudiciary Collection: President of the Supreme Court of Justice - Judge of Hearing

President of the Supreme Court of Justice - Judge of Hearing
President of the Supreme Court of Justice (left) and Judge of Hearing (right). Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Background imageJudiciary Collection: President of the Supreme Court of Justice

President of the Supreme Court of Justice (left) and Judge of Hearing (right). Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho)

The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho)
2819114 The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Paul Deroulede. The benches occupied by the accused)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho)

The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho)
2807721 The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Paul Deroulede)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho)

Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho)
2818969 Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Chauvin)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Fight between magistrates and the populace of La-Roche-sur-Foron, France (colour litho)

Fight between magistrates and the populace of La-Roche-sur-Foron, France (colour litho)
2795718 Fight between magistrates and the populace of La-Roche-sur-Foron, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire, French judge (litho)

Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire, French judge (litho)
2818987 Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire, French judge (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire, French judge)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Mr. Biggar appears for himself, 1888

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Mr. Biggar appears for himself, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Mr. Biggar appears for himself, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Costume of a Minister Grand Judge, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard

Costume of a Minister Grand Judge, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob
FLO4572828 Costume of a Minister Grand Judge, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imageJudiciary Collection: First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572931 First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman

Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman (engraving)
6034980 Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman (engraving) by Sambourne

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving)

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving)
6029429 Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving) by Melville, Henry (fl.1826-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The investigating judges of the French Court of Cassation (colour litho)

The investigating judges of the French Court of Cassation (colour litho)
2818997 The investigating judges of the French Court of Cassation (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Westminster Hall, from 'The English Spy', pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)

Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090247 Westminster Hall, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Medals and monuments of the Celtiberians

Medals and monuments of the Celtiberians, Celtic people of the Iberian peninsula in the centuries before Christ. Medaglie e monumenti del tempo dei Celtiberieti

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Pleading at the Bar, or Popular Education (engraving)

Pleading at the Bar, or Popular Education (engraving)
6000793 Pleading at the Bar, or Popular Education (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleading at the Bar, or Popular Education)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Woman providing shocking evidence in court (chromolitho)

Woman providing shocking evidence in court (chromolitho)
5996131 Woman providing shocking evidence in court (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman providing shocking evidence in court)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Punch cartoon: Archibald Levin Smith, English judge and rower who competed in the University Boat

Punch cartoon: Archibald Levin Smith, English judge and rower who competed in the University Boat Race
6034977 Punch cartoon: Archibald Levin Smith, English judge and rower who competed in the University Boat Race and at the Henley Royal Regatta (engraving) by Sambourne

Background imageJudiciary Collection: A Judge of the Criminal Court, c. 1798-99 (pen, ink and w / c)

A Judge of the Criminal Court, c. 1798-99 (pen, ink and w / c)
3934248 A Judge of the Criminal Court, c.1798-99 (pen, ink and w/c) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 30.2x19.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageJudiciary Collection: A proclamation, 2nd September 1786 (litho)

A proclamation, 2nd September 1786 (litho)
695972 A proclamation, 2nd September 1786 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 38x25 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Issued as Governor of Massachusetts)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Bench, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated

The Bench, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451218 The Bench, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageJudiciary Collection: First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era

First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Costume of a Ministre Grand-Juge, Napoleonic era

Costume of a Ministre Grand-Juge, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Washing Dirty Linen (colour litho)

Washing Dirty Linen (colour litho)
3648296 Washing Dirty Linen (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Dirty Linen)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)

Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)
2909749 Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Panama trial (colour litho)

The Panama trial (colour litho)
2818821 The Panama trial (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panama trial)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: A Dish of Mutton-Chops, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)

A Dish of Mutton-Chops, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962476 A Dish of Mutton-Chops, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Habit of a Commander of a Body of 100 Men who act as Tipstaves to the Courts of Justice (engraving)

Habit of a Commander of a Body of 100 Men who act as Tipstaves to the Courts of Justice (engraving)
3640470 Habit of a Commander of a Body of 100 Men who act as Tipstaves to the Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho)

Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho)
3097021 Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Court of the Kings Bench (colour litho)

Court of the Kings Bench (colour litho)
979305 Court of the Kings Bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of the Kings Bench, reign of Henry VI, 15th Century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Justice Welch - portrait by William Hogarth

Justice Welch - portrait by William Hogarth
3788035 Justice Welch - portrait by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Justice Welch - portrait by William Hogarth. Engraved by Samuel Ireland. C. 1787)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The reading of the verdict at the trial of Jean Gallay and Valentine Merelli (colour litho)

The reading of the verdict at the trial of Jean Gallay and Valentine Merelli (colour litho)
2779174 The reading of the verdict at the trial of Jean Gallay and Valentine Merelli (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Magistrates Court, Peking, c. 1870 (b / w photo)

Magistrates Court, Peking, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
498643 Magistrates Court, Peking, c.1870 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The crime at the Palais de Justice (colour litho)

The crime at the Palais de Justice (colour litho)
2818965 The crime at the Palais de Justice (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crime at the Palais de Justice)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes (colour litho)

Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes (colour litho)
2818379 Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: A man accused or robbery before the judge (colour litho)

A man accused or robbery before the judge (colour litho)
2795990 A man accused or robbery before the judge (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man accused or robbery before the judge)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Punch cartoon: William Field, 1st Baron Field, English judge (engraving)

Punch cartoon: William Field, 1st Baron Field, English judge (engraving)
6034990 Punch cartoon: William Field, 1st Baron Field, English judge (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: William Field)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving)
6034972 Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir John Walter Huddleston, English lawyer and judge (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Sir John Walter Huddleston, English lawyer and judge (engraving)
6034913 Punch cartoon: Sir John Walter Huddleston, English lawyer and judge (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: John Bradshaw, English judge who was President of the High Court of Justice for the trial of King

John Bradshaw, English judge who was President of the High Court of Justice for the trial of King Charles I in 1649
6014818 John Bradshaw, English judge who was President of the High Court of Justice for the trial of King Charles I in 1649 (engraving) by English School

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Lord Chancellors Court, Lincolns Inn Hall, London (engraving)

The Lord Chancellors Court, Lincolns Inn Hall, London (engraving)
6029421 The Lord Chancellors Court, Lincolns Inn Hall, London (engraving) by Melville, Henry (fl.1826-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Chancellors Court, Lincolns Inn Hall, London)

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Bench, 1753-54 (oil on canvas backed onto panel)

The Bench, 1753-54 (oil on canvas backed onto panel)
FIT69658 The Bench, 1753-54 (oil on canvas backed onto panel) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 14.8x18.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageJudiciary Collection: The Senator, or Magistrate (engraving)

The Senator, or Magistrate (engraving)
3646493 The Senator, or Magistrate (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Senator, or Magistrate. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)



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The judiciary, a pillar of justice and fairness, has a rich history filled with remarkable individuals and pivotal moments. In 1902, Spy's captivating colour litho artwork depicted the first woman lawyer in France, breaking barriers and paving the way for gender equality within the legal profession. This plausible portrayal showcases her determination to challenge societal norms. Another significant figure in the the President of the Supreme Court of Justice - Judge of Hearing. Their expertise and wisdom guide crucial decisions that shape our legal system. The weighty responsibility they bear ensures that justice prevails. Fouad el-Awal Street in Cairo, Egypt stands as a testament to the global reach of judicial systems. It symbolizes how different cultures embrace their own versions of justice while upholding fundamental principles. Spy's artistic talent once again shines through in "The Recorder" lithograph from 1903. This piece captures an intense courtroom scene where truth hangs delicately on every word spoken—a reminder that justice must be sought diligently. "The trial of Paul Deroulede" lithographs depict a momentous event where law confronts political upheaval head-on. These images encapsulate both tension and resilience within our judicial institutions. Similarly, "Trial of Rachel Galtie, " another colourful lithograph set in Auch, France portrays an infamous case involving poison—an example where meticulous investigation unravels dark secrets hidden behind closed doors. In contrast to these dramatic scenes lies Marguerite Steinheil's presence in the office of a judge captured beautifully by Spy's colour lithograph artistry. Her poised demeanor reflects not only her own character but also highlights how individuals interact with those who hold power over their fate within courtrooms worldwide. The trial depicted in "Trial of Aix-les-Bains murderers" showcases yet another instance where justice seeks closure for heinous crimes committed against innocent victims—reminding us that accountability knows no boundaries when it comes to preserving societal order.