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Mrs Bryan and Children' Stipple by Samuel Shelley
865215 Mrs Bryan and Children' Stipple by Samuel Shelley; (add.info.: Mrs Bryan and Children' Stipple engraving after the painting by Samuel Shelley. Margaret Bryan (active 1790-1815) English teacher, natural philosopher and author shown with her daughters and surrounded by scientific instruments. Mrs Bryan had a girls' school at Blackheath, London, where she taught astronomy and natural philosophy (science) to her pupils. Engraving for the frontispiece of "A Compendious System of Astronomy" by Mrs Margaret Brown (1797).); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38140820
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1797 Blackheath Engraved Image Illustration Technique Looking Away Natural Philosopher One Mid Adult Man Only Parent Scientific Instrument Teacher Three People
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This engraving by Samuel Shelley depicts Mrs. Bryan and her children in a scene that exudes intelligence, curiosity, and familial warmth. Mrs. Margaret Bryan, a pioneering English teacher, natural philosopher, and author, is shown surrounded by scientific instruments alongside her daughters. The image captures the essence of a woman who not only educated young minds but also instilled in them a passion for astronomy and natural philosophy.
Mrs. Bryan ran a girls' school in Blackheath, London where she imparted knowledge to her pupils with dedication and enthusiasm. Her commitment to teaching is evident in the way she gazes thoughtfully into the distance while her daughters look on with admiration and respect.
The engraving serves as the frontispiece for "A Compendious System of Astronomy" by Mrs. Margaret Brown, further solidifying her legacy as an influential figure in the field of education and science during the late 18th century.
Through this artwork, we catch a glimpse of a moment frozen in time - a mother passing down wisdom to her children, inspiring them to reach for the stars both figuratively and literally. Mrs. Bryan's legacy lives on through this powerful image that celebrates intellect, family bonds, and the pursuit of knowledge across generations.
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