School Master Collection

Robert Donat in Sam Woods Goodbye, Mr Chips (1939)
Robert Donat

Noah Webster, the schoolmaster of the Republic. Date c1886 April 18

GRAMMAR SCHOOL, 1790s. A schoolmaster instructing a class at a school in New England, 1790s. Wood engraving

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

Edwardian schoolmaster in academic gown, Mid Wales
A rather ferocious looking Edwardian schoolmaster in his academic gown, Mid Wales

Achille Raucourt as Maitre d'Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris by Eugene Sue, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844
FLO4632445 Achille Raucourt as Maitre d'Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris by Eugene Sue, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844

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

The Schoolroom, (oil on canvas)
823458 The Schoolroom, (oil on canvas) by Bergamini, Francesco (1815-1883); 40.2x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolroom. Francesco Bergamini (1815-1883). Oil on canvas

The New Scholar, A School, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6200884 The New Scholar, A School, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Phillip, John (1817-67); 17.2x29.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

The Village School, 1857 (oil on canvas)
PNH354539 The Village School, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Knight, William Henry (1823-63); 36.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Dr T J Macnamara (colour litho)
612026 Dr T J Macnamara (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr T J Macnamara, The School Master, 9 October 1907)

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 Eton Plane
BON43527 The Eton Plane by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Master and pupils, 1490 (woodcut)
CHT277060 Master and pupils, 1490 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de la Sorbonne, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Class Pranksters, (oil on canvas)
827063 The Class Pranksters, (oil on canvas) by Trupheme, Auguste Joseph (1836-98); 90.2x130.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Class Pranksters. Auguste Joseph Trupheme (1836-1898)

Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show (engraving)
1107192 Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Crystal Palace Potato Show)

COLONIAL FLOGGING, c1633. The flogging of Adam Roelandsen, the first schoolmaster at Fort Amsterdam (later New Amsterdam), c1633. Line engraving, American, 19th century

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1820s. The Village School in an Uproar. Steel engraving, American, c1835, after a painting, c1822, by Henry Richter

Constantin Heger (1809 - 1896), Belgian teacher, schoolmaster of Charlotte and Emily Bronte in Brussels during the 1840s and the prototype of the character Paul Emanuel in Charlotte Brontes novel

School Master ca 1635-38 Etching Sheet trimmed
Artokoloro

School Master ca 1638 Etching Sheet trimmed 10 1 / 16
Artokoloro

Samuel Parr, engraved by John Cochran (fl. 1821-65), from National Portrait Gallery
KW272970 Samuel Parr, engraved by John Cochran (fl.1821-65), from National Portrait Gallery, volume IV published c.1835 (litho) by Chisholm

Photograph, early 20th century
TEACHER AND PUPIL. Photograph, early 20th century

Posed photograph, American, c1900, by Fritz W. Guerin
ROWDY SCHOOLBOYS, c1900. Posed photograph, American, c1900, by Fritz W. Guerin

SCHOOLMASTER, c1500. Woodcut, English, c1500

GERMANY: SCHOOLMASTER. A German science teacher of the Enlightenment, c1770. Line engraving, 19th century

SCHOOLMASTER, c1840. Mirandy Means, a schoolmaster of Indiana. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

AMERICAN SCHOOLMASTER. Squire Hawkins, schoolmaster of Indiana. Wood engraving, 19th century

INDIANA: SCHOOLHOUSE FIRE. Hellfire and Brimstone. A schoolmaster in Indiana smokes his students out of a one-room schoolhouse after they had locked him out. Wood engraving, American, 1873

CROMWELL: SCHOOLMASTER. Thomas Beard, schoolmaster to Oliver Cromwell. Steel engraving, English, 1810

VILLAGE SCHOOLMASTER. An American village schoolmaster, c1800. Wood engraving, 19th century

SCHOOLMASTER, c1830. Wood engraving, American, c1830

DEAF SCHOOLMASTER, 1831. Steel engraving, English, 1831

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: PLAY. The school at play. Steel engraving, American, c1870, after a painting by Carl Schloesser

SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1832. Line engraving, American, 1832

DEAF AND DUMB SCHOOL, 1842. The Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, 1842

ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Last In. Steel engraving, English, mid-19th century, after the painting by William Mulready (1786-1863)

ENGLAND: RAGGED SCHOOL. The Brook Street Ragged School in London, England. Line engraving from an English newpaper of 1853

JOHN LOVELL (1710-1778). American educator. Line engraving

LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. Reciting for their amusement all of the epitaphs on the tombstone. Illustration from Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1862. Wood engraving, American

IRVING: SLEEPY HOLLOW. Spare the rod and spoil the child. Illustration from Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Engraving, late 19th century, after George Henry Boughton

LONDON PLAYGROUND, 1843. The playground of a London, England, elementary school. Wood engraving, English, 1843

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Teacher and his scholars. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

GERMAN BOYS SCHOOL, 1875. A boys school in Berlin, Germany. Wood engraving, English, 1875

ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. An early-mid 18th century schoolroom. Wood engraving after a painting by Philip Mercier (1691-1760)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1880. Cold Morning In A Country School. Wood engraving, American, 1880

ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE, 1883. The Frontier Teacher And His School. A Schoolroom on the western frontier. Wood engraving, American, 1883

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"Unveiling the Legacy: The Timeless Role of a School Master" Step into the past and witness the captivating portrayal of a school master in Sam Woods' classic film, "Goodbye, Mr Chips" (1939), brilliantly brought to life by Robert Donat. This iconic performance reminds us of the profound impact educators have on shaping young minds. Reflecting back to America's early days, we encounter Noah Webster, known as the schoolmaster of the Republic. His tireless dedication to education laid the foundation for future generations and forever transformed language with his renowned dictionary. Traveling further back in time to New England during the 1790s, we find ourselves amidst a grammar school classroom where an inspiring schoolmaster imparts knowledge upon eager students. A wood engraving from this era captures both their enthusiasm and thirst for learning. The enchanting setting of "The Old Curiosity Shop" reveals a quaint schoolroom where children gather under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Here, timeless lessons are taught that extend far beyond textbooks – instilling values and nurturing young hearts. Venturing into Mid Wales during Edwardian times, we encounter an esteemed academic figure donning an elegant gown. This image symbolizes not only intellectual prowess but also highlights how teachers serve as pillars within their communities. "The Incorrigible, " depicted through oil on canvas in 1879, showcases another facet of a schoolmaster's role – molding wayward souls with patience and compassion, and is through such unwavering commitment that lives can be transformed for the better. Intriguingly captured on litho is "The Slaves Friend, " published between 1836-39 by R. G. Williams for the American Anti-Slavery Society. Within its pages lies evidence that education holds immense power – empowering individuals against oppression while fostering empathy among humanity. A mesmerizing oil painting titled "The Schoolroom" transports us to another era, where a dedicated schoolmaster imparts wisdom to his attentive students.