Schoolteacher Collection

Mental calculation at primary school, 1895. Artist: Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)
Mental calculation at primary school, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

John Maclean, Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist
John Maclean (1879-1923), Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary Marxist socialist. He was imprisoned for his opposition to the First World War, and lost his teaching post

La lezione del maestro (Der Unterricht des Meisters), c.1720-1730. Creator: Cipper, Giacomo Francesco (1664-1736)
La lezione del maestro (Der Unterricht des Meisters), c.1720-1730. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia.

School class with teacher, 1733. Creator: Horemans, Jan Josef, the Younger (1714-1790)
School class with teacher, 1733. Private Collection

Petits Anges, 1894. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Petits Anges, 1894. Private Collection

The school lesson. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Creator: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
The school lesson. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Private Collection

Teacher and school children in the classroom, 1733. Creator: Horemans, Jan Josef, the Younger (1714-1790)
Teacher and school children in the classroom, 1733. Private Collection

The Village School, 1854. Creator: Braekeleer, Ferdinand de, the Elder (1792-1883)
The Village School, 1854. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Creator: Anonymous
Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Private Collection

A little gift, 1874. Creator: Bach, Alois (1809-1893)
A little gift, 1874. Private Collection

The little class, End of 17th cen.. Creator: Verelst, Simon Pietersz. (1644-ca 1721)
The little class, End of 17th. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

The Punishment of a Pupil. Fresco from the house of Julia Felix, 1st century. Creator
The Punishment of a Pupil. Fresco from the house of Julia Felix, 1st century. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Nicholas Nickleby as an assistant to Wackford Squeers
Nicholas Nickelby (left) gets a low-paying job as an assistant to Wackford Squeers, who runs the school Dotheboys Hall in Yorkshire

Women Carrying Jeanne Deroin (1805-94) in Triumph, from Les Femmes Celebres
CHT163728 Women Carrying Jeanne Deroin (1805-94) in Triumph, from Les Femmes Celebres, volume I, Paris, Mazenod, 1848 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

School photo with teacher (b / w photo)
3643209 School photo with teacher (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School photo with teacher. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Caricature of a schoolteacher (chromolitho)
5996055 Caricature of a schoolteacher (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of a schoolteacher)

Eugenie Bonnefois, French schoolteacher, at her school for the children of fairground workers (colour litho)
971969 Eugenie Bonnefois, French schoolteacher, at her school for the children of fairground workers (colour litho) by French School

Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427239 Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 102.9x85.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The schoolmaster in Jeopardy
LLM338498 The schoolmaster in Jeopardy by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The schoolmaster in jeopardy. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

The Village School, 1912 (oil on canvas)
TW426866 The Village School, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 102.5x87.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Schoolmistress (engraving)
3646811 The Schoolmistress (engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolmistress)

Visit to the Village School, illustration from Visitation of a London Exquisite to
STC444544 Visit to the Village School, illustration from Visitation of a London Exquisite to his Maiden Aunts in the Country, pub. By W

Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas)
TW427181 Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas) by Morgan, John (1823-86); 51 x 40.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info)

Schoolgirls and teacher (b / w photo)
3643199 Schoolgirls and teacher (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolgirls, Maypole and teacher)

Rev Frederic William Farrar
2905727 Rev Frederic William Farrar by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rev. Frederic William Farrar)

Marriage Proposal of the Schoolmaster (engraving)
3648127 Marriage Proposal of the Schoolmaster (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage Proposal of the Schoolmaster)

Revolt in Algeria (colour litho)
2782202 Revolt in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt in Algeria)

All Kinds of People (coloured engraving)
979130 All Kinds of People (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Kinds of People.); © Look and Learn

Schoolteacher as craftsman, 1825. Creator: Wiessner (Wiesner), Conrad (1796-1865)
Schoolteacher as craftsman. From " Die Padagogick und die Padagogen" by Johann Wilhelm Gehring, 1825. Private Collection

In the classroom, 1886. Creator: Martin des Amoignes, Paul Louis (1858-1925)
In the classroom, 1886. Private Collection

A teacher with two schoolboys, after 1650. Creator: Pietro della Vecchia (1603-1678)
A teacher with two schoolboys, after 1650. Private Collection

An unruly class, 1876. Creator: Heyn, August (1837-1920)
An unruly class, 1876. Private Collection

At the creche I, 1890. Creator: Anker, Albert (1831-1910)
At the creche I, 1890. Found in the collection of Kunst Museum Winterthur

GERMAN TEACHER / PUPILS
A German schoolteacher and his pupils, having a lesson out of doors. Date: 1510

A Sunday school. Creator: Fabius, Jan (1820-1889)
A Sunday school. Private Collection

Hearing the Homework, 1923. Creator: Ollila, Yrjo (1887-1932)
Hearing the Homework, 1923. Found in the Collection of Suomen Kansallisgalleria

The School, c. 1650. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
The School, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

School lessons. From Speculum Vitae Humanae by Rodericus Zamorensis, 1479. Creator: Anonymous
School lessons. From Speculum Vitae Humanae by Rodericus Zamorensis, 1479. Private Collection

The classroom, 1872. Artist: Heuvel, Theodore Bernard de (1817-1906)
The classroom, 1872. From a private collection

The new pupil, 1854. Private Collection

In the Village School, 1884. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Gymnastics Lesson, 1879. Private Collection

The Sunday School Walk, 1872. Found in the Collection of Collection Christoph Blocher

The forbidden fruit, 1863. Private Collection

The Teaching in an Armenian primary school. Detail of a miniature from Mashtots Matenadaran, 1417. Found in the collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The school exam. Found in the Collection of Kunstmuseum Bern

Singing lesson at the village school. Found in the Collection of Art and pedagogical toy museum, Sergiyev Posad

A Schoolroom. Private Collection

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The role of a schoolteacher has evolved throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. In 1895, artist Bogdanov-Belsky captured the essence of a schoolteacher in his painting "Mental Calculation at Primary School. " The image portrays a dedicated educator guiding young minds through the intricacies of arithmetic. One notable figure in education and activism was John Maclean, a Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist. Maclean believed that education should empower students to challenge societal norms and fight for justice. His teachings inspired many to question authority and strive for equality. However, not all depictions of schoolteachers have been positive. In Charles Dickens' novel "Nicholas Nickleby, " Wackford Squeers represents an abusive and tyrannical instructor who mistreats his pupils. This character serves as a reminder that not all educators possess noble intentions. In contrast, Eugenie Bonnefois exemplified compassion and dedication as she ran her school for fairground workers' children in France. Her colorful lithograph showcases her commitment to providing education opportunities for marginalized communities. Throughout history, there have been instances where teachers faced challenges themselves. The fresco from the house of Julia Felix depicts "The Punishment of a Pupil" in ancient Rome, reminding us that even teachers can face jeopardy within their profession. School photos often capture cherished memories with our beloved teachers. A black-and-white photograph shows students posing alongside their teacher, reflecting on shared experiences and knowledge gained during their educational journey. Caricatures also provide glimpses into how society perceives educators. A chromolitho caricature humorously exaggerates certain traits or behaviors associated with schoolteachers while highlighting their importance in shaping young minds. Artistic expressions like "Barred Out (29th May)" by an unknown artist depict humorous situations where mischievous students lock out their unsuspecting teacher on what should be an ordinary day at school.