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The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
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The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
A tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M. Bateman who had a particular dislike of tax officials, feelings that were reflected in a number of his cartoons.
1931
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Media ID 14352632
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The Income Tax Official in Hades: A Humorous Take on Tax Anxiety by H.M. Bateman In this iconic 1931 cartoon by renowned British satirist H.M. Bateman, we find an unfortunate tax official from the Inland Revenue, the British tax collection agency, experiencing his worst nightmare in the depths of Hades. Bateman, known for his biting wit and disdain for tax officials, masterfully captures the grasping, greedy nature of the taxman in this satirical image. The official, dressed in his formal attire, is seen suspended in a cage above a towering pile of cheques and money. His anguished expression and outstretched arms convey his desperation to reach the wealth that lies just out of his grasp. The irony is palpable as the official, who spent his earthly days demanding and collecting taxes, now finds himself unable to access the very funds he once coveted. Bateman's cartoon, titled "The Income Tax Official in Hades," is a humorous yet poignant commentary on the anxieties and frustrations associated with taxes. The setting in Hades, the ancient Greek concept of the underworld, adds a layer of depth to the satire, emphasizing the official's suffering and the eternal nature of the taxman's plight. This print, part of the extensive collection at the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich history of satirical cartoons and their role in shaping public opinion and engaging social commentary. The Income Tax Official in Hades remains a timeless piece, as relevant today as it was in 1931, as we continue to grapple with the complexities and challenges of the modern tax system.
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