The Trial

DESCRIPTION: This classic illustration is titled 'The Trial'. Artist: The serially collectible Hablot Knight Browne, widely known by his pen name Phiz.  Created for Charles Dickens's serialized novel The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club (The Pickwick Papers), specifically the Lombard Street edition of 1932. This image (illustration to page 85) depicts the famous, absurd courtroom trial where Mrs. Bardell sues Mr. Samuel Pickwick for breach of promise of marriage. In the centre stands the dramatic and eloquent barrister Sergeant Buzfuz addressing the court. Mr. Pickwick sits looking indignant while being restrained with an admonitory gesture by his solicitor, Mr. Perker. Surrounding them are the tearful or admiring witnesses and participants, including Mrs. Cluppins and Mrs. Sanders, along with other courtroom spectators and legal figures characteristic of Phiz's detailed Victorian caricature style! STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 12.75 x 17.00 CREATORS: “Phiz” PUBLICATION: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club (The Lombard Street Edition) PUBLISHER: London: The Piccadilly Fountain Press DATE: 1935 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with patina of age SUBJECT: PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.