Dunce Collection

The Old Curiosity Shop, schoolroom
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841. The puzzled dunce

Susan sits alone on the fence, unhappy to think that Dunderpate is going to marry the tailors daughter or the pastrycooks daughter. Date: 1938

Dunce at School
A boy stands on a stool with a dunces cap on his head. Date: circa 1900

Boy with Slate Kept In
A little boy has to stay in to work out a sum on his slate

Cheery Families - Master Switch the Schoolmasters Son. 1890s

Scene from "Les animaux peints par eux-memes - Vie privee et publique des animaux" written by Balzac
PCT4269785 Scene from "Les animaux peints par eux-memes - Vie privee et publique des animaux" written by Balzac

Children sitting on the chimney, trapping a trap at Father Christmas, for the Christmas 1930 newspaper "Le
LSE4086688 Children sitting on the chimney, trapping a trap at Father Christmas, for the Christmas 1930 newspaper "Le Dimanche illustrious" (engraving) by French School

Reading lesson in a Pennsylvania classroom, 1700s
School reading lesson in colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

SCHOOL FOR SKELETONS
A bizarre school for skeletons, with two skeletons playing a piano duet, one skeleton dunce on a chair in the corner and another skeleton carrying a basket! Date: early 1930s

The Incorrigible, 1879 (oil on canvas)
MAN277415 The Incorrigible, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Burr, John (1831-93); 91.3x71.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

"La petite fille sur un cube"Peinture de Leonid Terentievich Chupyatov (Chupiatov) (1890-1941)
FIA5345398 " La petite fille sur un cube" Peinture de Leonid Terentievich Chupyatov (Chupiatov) (1890-1941) 1920 environ Collection privee by Chupyatov

Letters G, H and I: "Guignol, Rattle, Ignorant", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits
DUV4213916 Letters G, H and I: " Guignol, Rattle, Ignorant", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letters G)

Letter I: "Ignorant", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving)
DUV4213908 Letter I: " Ignorant", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letter I: " Ignorant (donkey hat)

The donkey cups of ignorant schoolchildren, illustration for the table of 4
LSE4330810 The donkey cups of ignorant schoolchildren, illustration for the table of 4, by Bertall (Charles d Arnoux de Limoges Saint Saens, 1820-1882)

A l ecole. Un maitre d une ecole de campagne attrape un garcon par l oreille
FIA5380532 A l ecole. Un maitre d une ecole de campagne attrape un garcon par l oreille, dans la salle de classe ou d autres garcons font des betises et des grimaces

Court of the Inquisition (engraving)
IND52912 Court of the Inquisition (engraving) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Two children teach their dog to read in an armchair with a donkey cap. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202143 Two children teach their dog to read in an armchair with a donkey cap. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

La salle de classe - The classroom - Heuvel, Theodore Bernard de (1817-1906) - 1872 - Oil on wood - 37x44
FIA5396875 La salle de classe - The classroom - Heuvel, Theodore Bernard de (1817-1906) - 1872 - Oil on wood - 37x44, 5 - Private Collection by Heuvel

The Dunces Cap (oil on canvas)
XEH53784 The Dunces Cap (oil on canvas) by Dubas, Angele (b.1844); 50x38 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ane (ignorant); Dunce; Schops (engraving)
7194677 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ane (ignorant); Dunce; Schops (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ane (ignorant); Dunce; Schops

Dreams
FIA5351622 Dreams by Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905); State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (add.info.: Les reves (Une jeune ecoliere devant un tableau noir)

Old card to play: the four of heart - "Beautiful little children"
XEE4113827 Old card to play: the four of heart - " Beautiful little children" who show their heart-shaped buttocks. Musee de la Carte A Joueur, Issy-les-Moulineaux

The prying zephirs - engraving, 19th century
LSE4106419 The prying zephirs - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prying zephirs - engraving)

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of pigs in a classroom, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605412 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of pigs in a classroom, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Punishment at school: Pupil punished, with a donkey cap for talking to his comrades
XEE4179896 Punishment at school: Pupil punished, with a donkey cap for talking to his comrades. Epinal imaging from the end of the 19th century

Children playing school (engraving)
5227142 Children playing school (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing school)

Monkey school (chromolitho)
5235328 Monkey school (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey school.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Master Switch The Schoolmasters Son (colour litho)
2797316 Master Switch The Schoolmasters Son (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Switch The Schoolmasters Son)

Cutting off Supplies (oil on panel)
476709 Cutting off Supplies (oil on panel) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 46x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Compulsory education, 1882 (colour litho)
CHT164022 Compulsory education, 1882 (colour litho) by Geoffroy, Henry Jules Jean (1853-1924) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

How to Make a Parliament (colour litho)
2813055 How to Make a Parliament (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Make a Parliament)

A childrens conspiracy meeting. Painting by Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva
JLJ4646084 A childrens conspiracy meeting. Painting by Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva (Bashkirtseff) (1860-1884) 1884 Sun. 1, 9x1, 7 m Paris, musee d Orsay - The meeting. Slum children

Childrens games: children playing various musical instruments - dess
LSE4080550 Childrens games: children playing various musical instruments - dess. de Lobrichon, ed. by Phosphatine FaliAres, v.1920 by Lobrichon

The School House (engraving)
2792596 The School House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School House. Illustration for Cassells Penny Readings edited by Tom Hood (Cassell)

Playing at Schools, 1857 (oil on panel)
NUL116566 Playing at Schools, 1857 (oil on panel) by Lewis, Charles James (1830-92); 44x59 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Barclays Dictionary, word: School master (engraving)
5997754 Barclays Dictionary, word: School master (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: School master)

Punishment at school: Pupil punished, with a donkey cap
XEE4179917 Punishment at school: Pupil punished, with a donkey cap. Epinal imaging from the end of the 19th century. by French School

Cartoon by Daumier about corn and schoolchildren. "A Friend
LSE4403294 Cartoon by Daumier about corn and schoolchildren. " A Friends service" : - At least at the right time... you re not like this lazy little Julien

Schoolboy with donkey hat - by Gill, in "L Eclipse"
LSE4098250 Schoolboy with donkey hat - by Gill, in " L Eclipse" from 24/04/1870 by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy with donkey hat - by Gill)

The school teacher (litho)
REV326125 The school teacher (litho) by David, Jules (1809-92); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: le maitre d ecole; ); French, out of copyright

Home Life: Child in the Dunce Corner, 1881 (chromolithograph)
3034872 Home Life: Child in the Dunce Corner, 1881 (chromolithograph) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Victorian illustration of a young child standing in the dunce corner in her family estate)

The Butter Plate, number 366, Satirical in Colors, 1908_4_4: Teaching, Childhood
ICA4908517 The Butter Plate, number 366, Satirical in Colors, 1908_4_4: Teaching, Childhood, Child drawing - Illustration by Ricardo Flores (1878-1918) by Flores

The Butter Plate, number 366, Satirical in Colours, 1908_4_4: Teaching
ICA4908475 The Butter Plate, number 366, Satirical in Colours, 1908_4_4: Teaching, Childhood - Illustration by Ricardo Flores (1878-1918) by Flores, Ricardo (1878-1918); (add.info.: The Butter Plate)

Keeping School (engraving)
6010382 Keeping School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping School. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1867).); © Look and Learn

School Chahut: The Improvised Master, 1892
LSE4078478 School Chahut: The Improvised Master, 1892 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: School Chahut: The Improvised Master)

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"Dunce at School: A boy with a slate kept in the old curiosity shop schoolroom. Susan sits alone on the fence, observing the cheery families as Master Switch, the schoolmaster's son, takes charge. But little did they know about the secret SCHOOL FOR SKELETONS hidden behind closed doors. In another corner of imagination, a little girl teaches elephants in a field, showcasing her innocence and creativity. The Incorrigible painting from 1879 captures an era where mischief and rebellion were prevalent among young minds. Meanwhile, The Babes in the Wood play at Theatre Royal Bournemouth brings forth tales of adventure and wonderment for all ages to enjoy. In this diverse collection of images and artworks lies "La petite fille sur un cube" by Leonid Terentievich Chupyatov (Chupiatov), painted around 1920. This masterpiece depicts a young girl sitting on a cube, symbolizing her journey through knowledge and growth despite societal labels such as "Ignorant. " It resonates with ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits engraving from 1897 that highlights letters G, H, and I - Guignol, Rattle, Ignorant - reminding us that even in childhood playthings can teach valuable lessons. These hints paint a vivid picture of dunce-like characters who defy expectations or face challenges but ultimately find their own unique paths towards enlightenment.