Mr. le Juge de paix a rendu sa décision...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

Three people are shown in the image. Two elderly women are in the foreground, depicted from the waist up. One woman is in profile, facing her companion with a gesture. The other woman has her hands clasped in front. Both women have gaunt faces and wear head coverings, one with a bonnet-like headscarf and the other with a fitted cap. They wear modest clothing typical of the 19th century. In the background, a man is seated. He wears a robe and a tall hat, typical of a judge. He is positioned behind a wooden desk or podium. There are other figures in the background wearing tall, cylindrical hats and dark clothing. The setting suggests a courtroom. The text header reads "Les Gens de Justice," translating to "The People of Justice."