It is Cheaper to Ride on the Roofs of Taxis Than Inside Them (Scott Floating) 1973

"It is Cheaper to Ride on the Roofs of Taxis Than Inside Them (Scott Floating)" is a 1973 painting by Australian artist Charles Blackman. The artwork depicts a scene outside the Cafe Du Dome in Paris, with a lone man in a suit sitting in the foreground. He is positioned in a melancholic pose, his gaze downward. The painting's atmospheric background, featuring blurred figures and a hazy green hue, adds to the sense of solitude and contemplation. The work reflects Blackman's signature style, which often explored themes of loneliness and alienation in urban environments.