Capitalist Justice

c. 1938

James Grunbaum

Associated Names
James Grünbaum

Artist, American, 1909 - 2009

This is a drawing of a figure with gloved hands operating an adding machine. The figure is faceless, wearing a top hat and holding a draped curtain. One hand reaches towards the viewer, while the other hand interacts with the adding machine on a wooden pedestal. The background features swirling patterns. Books and papers are visible, suggesting intellectual or financial activities. The image is titled "Capitalist Justice" and comments on hidden influences in financial and judicial systems.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Capitalist Justice; lower right, James Grunbaum

Wikidata ID

Q76455195

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