L'avocat de la Republique [graphic]Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker[21 May 1798]eng"Erskine stands directed to the right, a sheaf of papers in his right hand, his left held out in a declamatory gesture. He wears a long gown over a black tunic and sash, with a broad white collar. His advocate's wig has a red patch on the crown of his head. His shoes have bunches of tricolour ribbons. He stands on a flagged floor facing a part of the floor paved in black and white, where the judges may be presumed to sit; their presence is indicated by heavy cast shadows. The wall is pilastered."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Seventh plate in the series "French habits." First plate in the series has series title "Habits of new French legislators and other public functionaries."Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Temporary local subject terms: French costume: Directory lawyer.