"Oh, Tax 'em by all means!"

"Oh, Tax 'em by all means!"

Charles Samuel Keene

1888

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting by a window, holding a large dandelion. He is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, with his legs crossed. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he appears to be lost in thought. The room is dimly lit, with the only light source coming from the window behind the man. The walls are plain, and there is no other furniture or decor visible in the painting. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. The use of gouache in this painting adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. For more information on this technique, look up gouache.

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