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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Frown. Line and stipple engraving, English, mid-19th century
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Frown. Line and stipple engraving, English, mid-19th century
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 7526508
Class Room Dunce Education Frown Grammar School Lesson Literacy Punishment Reading School Girl
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This 19th-century engraving titled "ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Frown" takes us back in time to a traditional English classroom. The image showcases an interior scene, where a young girl sits at her desk, immersed in her lesson. This line and stipple engraving beautifully captures the essence of education during this era. The focal point of the print is the stern expression on the girl's face, highlighting the disciplinary nature of schooling at that time. It serves as a reminder of how strict discipline was often used as a means to enforce learning and maintain order within classrooms. The setting exudes an atmosphere of studiousness and literacy, with books neatly arranged on shelves behind the girl's desk. We can imagine her diligently reading aloud or perhaps reciting grammar rules under the watchful eye of her teacher. This artwork offers us a glimpse into an important period in educational history when literacy was highly valued but sometimes enforced through punishment for those who struggled academically. The term "dunce" comes to mind, which refers to students who were considered slow learners or lacking intelligence. As we admire this historical piece from The Granger Collection, it prompts us to reflect on how far our educational systems have evolved since then while appreciating the dedication and perseverance shown by generations past in their pursuit of knowledge.
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