Capitalist Justice c. 1938

"Capitalist Justice" is a 1938 lithograph by American artist James Grünbaum (1909-2009). The image depicts a judge, cloaked in black robes and wearing a top hat, holding a calculator. The judge's face is obscured, emphasizing the idea of hidden bias within the legal system. The lithograph utilizes heavy lines and dark tones to create a sense of foreboding, highlighting Grünbaum's social critique of the legal system's potential to serve the interests of the wealthy.