Teach Collection

DEGAS: OPERA FOYER, 1872. Edgar Degas: Le foyer de la Danse a l Opera de la Rue le Peletier. Oil on canvas, 1872

RIVERA: SCHOOLTEACHER. The Rural School Teacher. Mural by Diego Rivera (1886-1957) at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

EDWARD TEACH (?-1718). English pirate, known as Blackbeard. Line engraving from A general and true history of...highwaymen by Charles Johnson, London, 1742

Tank Corps Recruitment
Wanted Smart Men for the Tank Corps - Let Professor Tank teach you a Trade Recruitment drive for the newly created tank Corps toward the end of WW1

A Dames School, 1845, (1904). Artist: Thomas Webster
A Dames School, 1845, (1904). From the collection of the Tate Modern, London. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B. C. ) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c342-335 B. C
ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c342-335 B.C. After a painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Margaret Morris (1891 - 1980), British dancer, choreographer and teacher. Photographs showing her in various poses during her dance as a tree spirit

ARISTOTLE & ALEXANDER. Aristotle (384-322 B. C) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c340 B. C
ARISTOTLE & ALEXANDER. Aristotle (384-322 B.C) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c340 B.C. Engraving, 19th century

Fresco in the crypt of the Cathedral, Anagni, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Fresco in the crypt of the Cathedral, Anagni, Italy, (1928). About 1250...Hippocrates and Galen, painted by the master of the " Traslazioni" in the crypt of the same church

The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Artist: Frank Cadogan Cowper
The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Erasmus (right) and Thomas More visit the children of Henry VII at Greenwich in 1499. The boy in the centre is the future King Henry VIII

Fairies learn to dance before they learn to walk (Fairy Lore). 1920s

Discussions in ancient Athens, circa 400 BC
Citizens of Athens engaged in discussions during the time of Pericles, 5th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Medieval university hierarchy
Degrees of university teaching, topped by theology, 1508. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Ekalavya & Drona
Drona refuses to teach Ekalavya archery because the young prince is low caste & of a different race. Ekalavya worships a statue of Drona & is able to teach himself

Paris, France - College Royal or College de France. Date: circa 1789

CURRIER & IVES: GRANDMOTHER. The Knitting Lesson. Undated, c1860, lithograph by Currier & Ives

Wright airplane over a French farm
A Wright airplane over a hayfield in France, 1908, flown by Wilbur Wright and a pupil. Printed halftone reproduction of a photograph

Portrait Of E R Taylor, 1850-1900. Creator: Edward R Taylor
Portrait Of E R Taylor, 1850-1900. Possibly a self-portrait. Birmingham artist Edward R Taylor was founder of Ruskin Pottery, Smethwick

Girls hockey match, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962

Girl / Posture
A little girl balances a book on her head to teach her good posture

A mother teaching her young daughter how to pray, 1850
3330636 A mother teaching her young daughter how to pray, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mother teaching her young daughter how to pray. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother teaching her young daughter how to pray, 1850
3330635 A mother teaching her young daughter how to pray, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mother teaching her young daughter how to pray. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Sermon on the Mount, from 'A Book of Modern Palestine' by Richard Penlake pub. c.1910 (print)
5242639 The Sermon on the Mount, from 'A Book of Modern Palestine' by Richard Penlake pub. c.1910 (print) by English School, (20th century).

A mother teaching her child
3478184 A mother teaching her child; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mother teaching her child by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815) an Italian engraver

A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850
3478641 A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf-mute child learning to speak by practising tongue and lip exercises in front of the mirror)

Mildmay Memorial Hospital
5616495 Mildmay Memorial Hospital; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Mildmay Memorial Hospital, where the nurses were teaching young men to read)

An engraving depicting a man teaching a woman how to swim. He has tied one end of a rope around her waist
5311329 An engraving depicting a man teaching a woman how to swim. He has tied one end of a rope around her waist and the other around a pole which he holds up to keep the swimmer afloat

Dancing class, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Dancing class, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Mother and child playing at the beach, under a pier

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

Mohawk School Room, 1786 (engraving)
3671001 Mohawk School Room, 1786 (engraving) by Peachey, James (fl.1780-87); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: A Primer for the use of the Mohawk children)

Bobby Charlton (ex England and Manchester United footballer) pictured during one of his football school events, this time at Prenton Park, Merseyside

The Dance Class, 1874. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Dance Class, 1874

Scotland, Edinburgh, Fettes College. Fettes College, a private coeducational independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh

Alexander Adam, L. L. D. (mid 19th century). Creator:s Freeman
Alexander Adam, L.L.D. (mid 19th century). Portrait of Alexander Adam (1741-1809), Scottish teacher and writer on Roman antiquities

Dr. Busby, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Busby, (1881). English Anglican priest Rev Dr Richard Busby (1606-1695) was head master of Westminster School for over fifty-five years

Geoffrey Dobson, 1935. Geoffrey Dobson (1826-1893), waterman and swimming instructor at Eton College. From The Eton Book of the River - With Some Account of the Thames and the Evolution Boat-Racing

Lesson Hour at Bulak, Egypt Date: 1898

Young Boxer receiving instruction from his Trainer in a gym Date: circa 1920s

Acland County Council School, Kentish Town 1906
Conventional way of teaching where all the pupils are facing the front of the classroom while the teacher is writing on the chalkboard. Date: 1906

Teacher reading to children
A group of young children huddle around their teacher and listen intently as she reads from a book. Part of the exchange of culture that was the British-Soviet Friendship society. Date: 1960s

Russian schoolchildren in neckerchiefs sit at desks writing while their teacher stands amongst them reading from a book. They are possibly learning English as part of the British-Soviet Friendship

A device to teach the optical golf swing using a mirror-flashes that denote pulling and slicing. Date: 1930

The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho)
2607896 The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) female feeding and teaching her chick. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) female feeding and teaching her chick. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA

Teacher with pupils, within an historiated capital C, 14-15th century (vellum)
IND113562 Teacher with pupils, within an historiated capital C, 14-15th century (vellum) by Canals, Fra Antoni (14th-15th century); Archivo Municipal de Historia, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

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"Teaching: A Timeless Art of Knowledge and Inspiration" From the graceful movements of Margaret Morris, a renowned British dancer and teacher, to the quaint atmosphere of A Dames School in 19th-century England depicted by Thomas Webster, teaching has always been an integral part of human civilization. In Edgar Degas' masterpiece "Opera Foyer, " we catch a glimpse of the dedication and discipline required to teach dance at the prestigious Paris Opera House. Meanwhile, Rivera's painting "Schoolteacher" reminds us of the tireless efforts made by educators in rural communities to shape young minds. Even notorious figures like Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the pirate, had their own unique way of imparting knowledge through fear and intimidation. In contrast, Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great showcases a more traditional approach to education - one based on wisdom and guidance. Throughout history, teaching has played a vital role in society's progress. Whether it was recruiting soldiers for war or fostering intellectual growth within universities like Oxford or ancient Athens, teachers have shaped generations with their expertise. The fresco in Anagni Cathedral serves as a reminder that teaching is not limited to classrooms; it extends into every aspect of life. Dante himself experienced this when he sought knowledge outside his comfort zone during his time at Oxford University. As we reflect on these diverse depictions of teaching across time and cultures, let us appreciate its enduring significance. Teaching is not merely about transferring information but also about inspiring curiosity and nurturing potential, and is an art form that empowers individuals to reach new heights while preserving our collective wisdom for future generations.