Xavier Cugat (1900-1990) - El juicio

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent print by Xavier Cugat, depicting a satirical scene of a trial in a courtroom where an accused person stands before the judge while the jury and attendees observe the proceedings.

· Dimensions with frame: 59x70x3 cm.
· Dimensions of the lithograph: 42x54 cm.
· Lithograph hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right.
· Limited edition 10/500.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
· The work is sold with a lovely frame with protective glass (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

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This painting presents a scene set inside a courtroom, depicted in a caricatured and expressive style. The composition shows a solemn moment within a trial, although the portrayal of the characters and their gestures introduces an ironic and humorous tone that turns the scene into a satirical interpretation of justice and institutions. The arrangement of the characters and elements of the surroundings clearly identifies the space as a courtroom, where the judge presides from his elevated position while other figures participate or observe the proceedings.

In the center of the scene sits the accused, portrayed with a humble and resigned posture before the judge’s bench. His bowed head and slightly hunched body suggest an attitude of submission or nerves regarding the situation he is experiencing. Next to him appears a small structure that seems to serve as support or a place where evidence or documents are presented. This element acts as an intermediary point between the accused and the judicial authority directing the process.

The judge appears in a dominant position within the scene, dressed in the distinctive attire symbolizing his role as the court’s authority. His stance and gesture convey the idea that the trial is in full swing, possibly pronouncing words or taking decisions that will influence the accused’s fate. The raised dais on which he sits visually reinforces his central role within the judicial system depicted in the work.

To the left of the composition lies the jury or the audience attending the trial, composed of several figures with exaggerated features and varied expressions. Each character seems to react differently to the unfolding events in the room. Some looks show curiosity, others surprise or bewilderment, which adds dynamism to the scene and reflects the range of opinions or emotions that can arise during a judicial process.

On the opposite side appears a guard who watches the scene with a firm stance, symbolizing order and authority within the court. His presence reinforces the idea that the trial unfolds within an institutional framework where each figure plays a specific role. The flag near the dais also provides an institutional context that underscores the official nature of the place.

Overall, the work offers a satirical representation of a trial, where caricatured characters and exaggerated expressions transform a solemn scene into an image charged with irony. The artist seems to invite the viewer to reflect on justice, power, and the human dynamics that unfold within these kinds of institutions.