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Cambridge Butter (engraving)
7177943 Cambridge Butter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Butter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood, 1839 (A H Baily).); © Look and Learn
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7 Deadly Sins Accademic Alma Mater Cambridge Cambridgeshire Classroom College Colleges Corpulence Corpulent Fatness Female Students Greed Obese Obesity Overweight Pupil Scholar School Building School Class School Time Schoolchild Schoolchilds Schooling Seven Deadly Sins Stoutness Student Undergraduate Universities Educating
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Cambridge Butter: A Humorous Glimpse into 19th Century Education". This intriguing engraving, titled "Cambridge Butter" captures the essence of a school class in 19th century Cambridge. Created by an unknown English artist from the era, this illustration offers a satirical take on the theme of greed and the seven deadly sins. The image portrays a group of students, both male and female, gathered in a classroom setting. However, what immediately catches one's attention is their exaggerated corpulence. The artist uses humor to highlight the consequences of excessive indulgence and gluttony prevalent during that time. With its witty depiction of overweight scholars struggling to fit within their desks, "Cambridge Butter" sheds light on societal attitudes towards education and physical appearance in Great Britain during this period. It serves as a reminder that even institutions renowned for academic excellence were not immune to human weaknesses. As we delve into this amusing piece of artistry, it becomes evident that it also reflects broader themes such as scholarliness, educational systems, and university life at Cambridge University. Through clever visual storytelling techniques, the engraver invites us to ponder upon issues surrounding academia while providing comic relief through his whimsical portrayal. Overall, "Cambridge Butter" stands as an insightful commentary on 19th-century British society with its blend of satire and social critique. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate both the artistic skill involved in creating such engravings as well as gain historical insights into past notions about education and personal excesses.
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