Advokat / Advocate (colour litho)

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Advokat / Advocate (colour litho)

8666213 Advokat / Advocate (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advokat. Das romische Recht ist in Deutschland nie ganz heimisch geworden. Der Gegensatz zwischen Advokaten und Volk war fruher noch scharfer und fuhrte zu uberheblichem Standesdunkel der Juristen. Besonders der Bauer bekam dies zu spuren, wenn er einen Rechtsbeistand brauchte, denn er wurde sozial nicht fur voll angesehen und vom Advokaten nicht einmal in der Amtstracht empfangen. Translation: Advocate. Roman law was never quite at home in Germany. The contrast between lawyers and the people used to be even sharper and led to the arrogant obscurity of the legal profession. The peasant in particular felt this when he needed legal counsel, for he was not considered socially competent and was not even received by the lawyer in his official robes. Illustration for Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900 (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, 1934).); © Look and Learn

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This colour lithograph titled "Advokat / Advocate" by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) captures the essence of the legal profession in Germany during a time when Roman law was not fully embraced. The image depicts the stark contrast between lawyers and the common people, highlighting the arrogance and elitism that often characterized the legal profession. The scene portrays a lawyer, or advocate, in his official robes, standing aloof and unapproachable as a peasant seeks his counsel. The body language and facial expressions convey a sense of superiority on one side and vulnerability on the other. The text accompanying the illustration sheds light on how this divide led to social discrimination against those seeking legal assistance, particularly farmers who were not considered worthy of respect by advocates. Through this powerful artwork, Christophe (Colomb, Georges) brings to life the historical tensions between lawyers and society at large in Germany. The intricate details and symbolism in this print offer viewers a glimpse into a past where class distinctions played a significant role in shaping interactions within the legal system. This thought-provoking piece is part of Deutsche Kulturbilder from 1400-1900 collection published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld in 1934, making it both visually striking and historically significant.

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