This captivating quick sketch shows the accused standing in the dock during a court trial, his head lowered in a resigned expression, with his hands resting on the bar. Eva Frankfurter likely created this sketch from life, attending the trial to document the lives of ordinary people in post-war London. With a sharp eye for detail and character, Frankfurter masterfully captures the emotional gravity of the moment, conveying both the tension of the trial and the personal despair of the accused.
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