Gallery Edition – Charles Harrelson on the witness stand during his trail for the murder of Judge John H. Wood. Jr. by Brigitte Woosley – 61×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the realm of courtroom sketch art, Brigitte Woosley’s 1982 piece “Charles Harrelson on the witness stand during his trial for the murder of Judge John H. Wood Jr.” assumes a distinct position within the canon. As a realistic representation, Woosley’s fine brushwork yields an atmosphere of restraint, underscoring the gravity of the scene. The neutral tones that dominate the palette are subtly punctuated by red accents from the background panel, imbuing the space with a sense of heightened tension. This calculated use of coloration injects a palpable sense of drama into the otherwise austere setting, underscoring the artist’s ability to convey complex emotional states through the judicious deployment of hue.When scaled up to 61×44, the composition assumes a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with the architectural parameters of a luxury interior. The palette, now amplified, imparts a sense of chromatic structure th