"An Arbitrator" is a color lithograph from the Vanity Fair series, a renowned Victorian publication known for its satirical caricatures of prominent public figures. The work employs exaggerated physiognomy and compositional wit typical of the series' approach to social and political commentary. As an anonymous contribution to this collective satirical endeavor, the print reflects the period's tradition of using caricature as a vehicle for critique of public personalities and their professional roles.