Case Before the Mayor 1873

"Case Before the Mayor" is a painting by Polish artist Józef Chełmoński, created in 1873. The painting depicts a scene of everyday life in a Polish village, with a group of people gathered outside a building, likely the local courthouse. The scene takes place in winter, with snow covering the ground and buildings. The artist's signature style of realism and attention to detail are evident in the painting. The painting's subject matter and style are characteristic of 19th-century Polish art, reflecting the social and cultural changes of the period.