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The Installation of the Chancellor at Cambridge University (engraving)
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The Installation of the Chancellor at Cambridge University (engraving)
1586856 The Installation of the Chancellor at Cambridge University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Installation of the Chancellor at Cambridge University. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 July 1842.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22817954
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ball Cambridge University Cambridgeshire Chancellor Fitzwilliam Museum Gioco Grass Grass Plant Grass Plants Green Grass Installation Lawn Lawns Parlor Game Senate House Ball Games Parlour Game
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This engraving, titled "The Installation of the Chancellor at Cambridge University" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The scene depicts a grand ceremony held on the lush lawns of Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum. The image showcases an array of figures dressed in ceremonial robes, gathered around the Senate House. The attention to detail is remarkable; every element has been meticulously captured by the English School artist from the 19th century. From the elegant architecture of the museum to the intricate engravings on vases, this print truly immerses us in its historical setting. Intriguingly, amidst all this formality and tradition, we catch a glimpse of leisurely entertainment. A group of individuals engages in what appears to be a parlour game involving balls. This juxtaposition adds an interesting layer to our understanding of this event - that even during such esteemed ceremonies, people find moments for enjoyment and camaraderie. "The Installation of the Chancellor at Cambridge University" serves as both a visual feast and an insightful window into academia's rich heritage. It reminds us that education is not solely about formalities but also about fostering connections and embracing moments of joy within scholarly pursuits. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back in time - witnessing history unfold before our eyes while contemplating how traditions endure through generations at one of England's most prestigious institutions.
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