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Taxpayers at the tax collectors office (colour litho)
2795708 Taxpayers at the tax collectors office (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taxpayers at the tax collectors office. L heure de la douloureuse. Les contribuables au bureau du percepteur. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 12 April 1903.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23451836
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Counter Office Painful Paying Queue Queuing Tax Collectors Taxation Wokrker Laborer Labourer Obligation Tradesman Tradesmen
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history when taxpayers lined up at the tax collectors office, showcasing the realities of taxation and its impact on society. The colour litho artwork, created by an anonymous French School artist in the 20th century, depicts a scene filled with workers patiently waiting their turn to fulfill their obligation of paying taxes. The image portrays a sense of order and discipline as individuals queue up at the counter, highlighting the importance placed on fulfilling one's civic duty. The atmosphere is palpable with a mix of resignation and determination visible on each person's face. This illustration originally appeared in Le Petit Journal on April 12th, 1903, under the title "L'heure de la douloureuse" (The Hour of Painful Payment). Through this artwork, we gain insight into French culture during that era - where taxation was seen as both necessary for societal progress but also burdensome for hardworking citizens. It symbolizes not only financial obligations but also serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between individuals and their government. As we observe this snapshot from history captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, it prompts us to reflect upon our own responsibilities towards contributing to society through taxes while acknowledging that such obligations can sometimes be painful yet essential for collective progress.
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