Vous aviez faim... ce n'est pas une raison... 1845

"Vous aviez faim... ce n'est pas une raison..." is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1845. This satirical work depicts a judge asleep during a trial, while a defendant pleads his case. Daumier's work often criticized social injustices and corruption, particularly in the French legal system. This artwork, which is part of a series called "Les Gens de Justice," exemplifies his style with its exaggerated figures and stark contrasts. It is a powerful critique of the indifference and neglect experienced by those facing the justice system.