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Cross Examination Collection

"Unveiling Truth

Background imageCross Examination Collection: British Cartoon, 1818

British Cartoon, 1818
1574349 British Cartoon, 1818; (add.info.: Cross examination of a witness in a case of criminal conviction.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du ' bonnet rouge'; trois condamnes: Landau... 1917

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du " bonnet rouge"; trois condamnes: Landau... 1917
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du " bonnet rouge"; trois condamnes: Landau en haut, Duval et Leymarie, 1917

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du 'bonnet rouge'; Duval repondant... 1917

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du "bonnet rouge"; Duval repondant... 1917
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du "bonnet rouge"; Duval repondant a l'interrogatoire, 1917

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; M Malvy pendant l'interrogatoire, 1918

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; M Malvy pendant l'interrogatoire, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; M Malvy pendant l'interrogatoire, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Charles Russell, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving)

Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving)
3245415 Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Among the Brigands, III, the Victim under Cross-Examination (engraving)

Among the Brigands, III, the Victim under Cross-Examination (engraving)
1053548 Among the Brigands, III, the Victim under Cross-Examination (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Brigands, III)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Mayor of a small french town interrogates two women accused of sleeping with

The Mayor of a small french town interrogates two women accused of sleeping with
STC368759 The Mayor of a small french town interrogates two women accused of sleeping with the enemy, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Witness (Mrs Chant), 1894 (pen & ink wash on paper)

The Witness (Mrs Chant), 1894 (pen & ink wash on paper)
LMG208968 The Witness (Mrs Chant), 1894 (pen & ink wash on paper) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); 36.7x26.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Examination of the Social Democratic Federation Leaders at Bow Street Police Court

Examination of the Social Democratic Federation Leaders at Bow Street Police Court
BAL127856 Examination of the Social Democratic Federation Leaders at Bow Street Police Court, from The Illustrated London News, 27th February 1886 (engraving) by English School

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Home-Rulers Outraged, Scenes at the Banquet in Dublin (engraving)

The Home-Rulers Outraged, Scenes at the Banquet in Dublin (engraving)
1616051 The Home-Rulers Outraged, Scenes at the Banquet in Dublin (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home-Rulers Outraged)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The First Important Witness (engraving)

The First Important Witness (engraving)
1055757 The First Important Witness (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Important Witness)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Sitting on the Parnell Commission : Pigott under Cross-Examination (engraving)

Sitting on the Parnell Commission : Pigott under Cross-Examination (engraving)
663531 Sitting on the Parnell Commission : Pigott under Cross-Examination (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting on the Parnell Commission)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Examination and Cross-Examination of Pigott (engraving)

The Examination and Cross-Examination of Pigott (engraving)
1055776 The Examination and Cross-Examination of Pigott (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Examination and Cross-Examination of Pigott)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1055605 The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Pimlico Poisoning Case, the Cross-Examination of Mr Bartlett by Mr Edward Clarke, QC (engraving)

The Pimlico Poisoning Case, the Cross-Examination of Mr Bartlett by Mr Edward Clarke, QC (engraving)
1061955 The Pimlico Poisoning Case, the Cross-Examination of Mr Bartlett by Mr Edward Clarke, QC (engraving) by English School

Background imageCross Examination Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1041667 The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Oyama Tsunayoshi Cross Examination Meiji period

Oyama Tsunayoshi Cross Examination Meiji period
Artokoloro

Background imageCross Examination Collection: Among the Brigands, the Victim under Cross-Examination, 1875

Among the Brigands, the Victim under Cross-Examination, 1875



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"Unveiling Truth: The Art of Cross-Examination in Victorian Courts" Step into the intriguing world of courtroom drama as we explore the captivating art of cross-examination. In "The Bravo Inquest, " "Sketch in Court, " and "Cross-Examination of Mrs Cox by Mr Lewis, " these engravings transport us to a time when legal battles unfolded with intensity and precision. Witness the gripping trial of Patrick O Donnell at the Old Bailey for the Murder of James Carey on the High Seas, where a scene in court during the cross-examination of Mrs Carey unfolds before our eyes. The tension is palpable as truth hangs delicately in balance. Moving to another significant event, we find ourselves amidst The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice. Here, Captain O Shea faces rigorous questioning from Sir Unknown, showcasing how cross-examinations were not limited to criminal cases but also played a vital role in political inquiries. But it wasn't just adults who faced this intense scrutiny; even children found themselves under examination. A Victorian court scene depicts a lawyer skillfully cross-examining a child, reminding us that justice knows no age boundaries. Venturing beyond British courts, we witness an intriguing scenario where two women accused of sleeping with someone face interrogation by none other than The Mayor himself. This glimpse into French legal proceedings sheds light on how different cultures approached cross-examinations. "The Witness (Mrs Chant)" captures yet another momentous occasion where pen & ink wash on paper immortalizes an examination that could change lives forever. Such scenes remind us that behind every case lies individuals whose fates hang upon their testimony's credibility. Shifting gears slightly, we delve into political controversies with examinations held at Bow Street Police Court involving Social Democratic Federation Leaders and scenes at a banquet in Dublin featuring outraged Home-Rulers. These instances demonstrate how cross-examinations became essential tools for uncovering truths within complex societal and political contexts.