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Mending and Amending, a Sketch at a London School Board Truant School (engraving)
1627666 Mending and Amending, a Sketch at a London School Board Truant School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending and Amending, a Sketch at a London School Board Truant School. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 December 1893.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22532370
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating history of education with our exquisite fine art print, "Mending and Amending, a Sketch at a London School Board Truant School" by Bridgeman Images. This 19th-century engraving, sourced from Fine Art Finder, offers a glimpse into the past, depicting a scene from a truant school. The intricate details and the story it tells make this print an essential addition to any home or office space. Bring history to life with this beautiful and thought-provoking piece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this engraving titled "Mending and Amending, a Sketch at a London School Board Truant School" we are transported back to the 19th century, where education and discipline were intertwined in an effort to combat truancy. The scene depicts a bustling classroom filled with children diligently engaged in needlework, their focused expressions revealing both concentration and determination. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this unique educational setting, highlighting the importance of mending not only torn garments but also broken paths towards knowledge. Through needlework, these young minds are being taught valuable skills while simultaneously repairing their own academic journey. Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, this image offers us a glimpse into the efforts made by the London School Board to address truancy issues head-on. It serves as a reminder that education is not solely confined within traditional subjects but extends beyond textbooks and classrooms. As we observe these children immersed in their tasks, it becomes evident that they are not merely learning how to stitch fabric together; they are also stitching together fragments of their own lives. This powerful visual narrative prompts us to reflect on our own role in supporting those who have strayed from the path of education and providing them with opportunities for growth and redemption. "Mending and Amending" stands as an enduring testament to resilience, hope, and the transformative power of education – themes that remain relevant even today.
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