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The Trial of Marguerite Steinheil.
Ordre des avocats de Paris . L’Illustration. 13 novembre 1909. 41x60cm.In 1908, Mme Steinheil was found tied up in her home, not far from her husband and her mother who had both been killed. Her incoherent statements made her a suspect and led her to the Assize court where she was found not guilty, without ever revealing the circumstances of the tragedy. Paul Renouard’s sketch is presented amid four portrait photos of the defendant, showing all her facial expressions. Taking photos during a trial was permitted until 1954..
© Ordre des avocats de Paris
