Alan Brown (20th Century) American, Original Watercolor on Paper of The Lindbergh Baby Trial. Depicts one of America's most iconic trial scenes with a prosecutor (Edward J. Reilly) in center addressing the judge and jury as the defendant (Hauptmann) sat and hoped the jury would see reason. Signed and dated 1950 bottom right. Original gallery and framing labels on back. 

His trial was dubbed the "Trial of the Century." while Hauptmann was named "The Most Hated Man in the World"

The trial began on January 3, 1935 and lasted until February 13. During the trial, Hauptmann was identified as the man who received the ransom money, the man who had spent some of the ransom gold certificates, and as a man seen near the Lindbergh home on the day of the kidnapping. He had been absent from work on the day of the ransom payment and had quit his job two days later.

Hauptmann's attorney, Edward J. Reilly, argued that the evidence against Hauptmann was entirely circumstantial, as no reliable witness had placed Hauptmann at the scene of the crime, nor were his fingerprints found on the ladder, the ransom notes, or anywhere in the nursery.

Hauptmann was convicted, however, and immediately sentenced to death. His appeals failed, though his execution was stayed twice while New Jersey Governor Harold G. Hoffman reviewed the case.

Overall Size: 26 3/4 x 32 3/4 in. 

Sight Size: 16 1/2 x 23 in. 

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