The work depicts 12 local figures sitting as a jury, who are all listed in a plaque beneath the painting. It was painted at the Assizes held at County Hall, Market Square, Aylesbury and includes a man who is hard of hearing. This can be seen as Morgan's comment on the disadvantages of the jury system and his invitation for viewers of the painting to consider the inadequacies of the legal system.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Jury, 1861
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
46 x 82.5 cm
Grant
6000
Total cost
32000
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