School Room 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

BOY IN DUNCEs HAT, 1867
Boy in dunces hat left standing on a stool while the other children play

Victor was instantly seized by the boys
LLM456314 Victor was instantly seized by the boys by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor was instantly seized by the boys)

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

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

Our Artists Notes at Westminster School (engraving)
1049717 Our Artists Notes at Westminster School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists Notes at Westminster School)

British Poets, Lord Byron (engraving)
2792634 British Poets, Lord Byron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Poets, Lord Byron. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883)

Kept In (oil on canvas)
DRB128832 Kept In (oil on canvas) by Burr, John (1831-93); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; English, out of copyright

The Noon Recess, 1873 (oil on canvas)
CH89289 The Noon Recess, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 23.5x35.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: also known as Kept In ; ); Photo eChristies Images; American

School Masters Signboard, 1516 (mixed technique on spruce wood)
3956453 School Masters Signboard, 1516 (mixed technique on spruce wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 55.3 x 65.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

A Jewish School-Room (engraving)
2809396 A Jewish School-Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jewish School-Room. Illustration for The Sunday Scrap Book (Cassell, c 1890)

Sketches at the School of Musketry, Hythe (engraving)
1624941 Sketches at the School of Musketry, Hythe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the School of Musketry, Hythe)

Sketches at the Gordon Memorial Boys Home, Fort Wallington, Portsmouth (engraving)
1595459 Sketches at the Gordon Memorial Boys Home, Fort Wallington, Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Victoria School for Girls, Carlsruhe, under the Direction of H R H Grand Duchess of Baden (engraving)
1044646 The Victoria School for Girls, Carlsruhe, under the Direction of H R H Grand Duchess of Baden (engraving) by English School

Chimneypiece in the School Room at the late Dr Estlin s, St Michaels Hill
2832610 Chimneypiece in the School Room at the late Dr Estlin s, St Michaels Hill, taken down October 1823 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cashin, Edward (fl.1823-26); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The School Master, c. 1662 (oil on panel)
PWI91014 The School Master, c.1662 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 40x32.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Dutch, out of copyright

Westminster Abbey, The Old Choir School Buildings (engraving)
3643609 Westminster Abbey, The Old Choir School Buildings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Abbey, The Old Choir School Buildings)

St Pauls Cathedral Choir School (engraving)
3643612 St Pauls Cathedral Choir School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral Choir School)

St Marks College in Chelsea (engraving)
1594244 St Marks College in Chelsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marks College in Chelsea. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 8 August 1846)

Sketches on Board the Training-Ship Warspite, at Woolwich, during the Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales
1106406 Sketches on Board the Training-Ship Warspite, at Woolwich, during the Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

School Room (engraving)
586954 School Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People standing in the school room, London)

Cross-Section of House
A cross-section of a family house showing members of the household about their various tasks in the kitchen, drawing room, nursery and schoolroom

Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the progressive
Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the " progressive " pupils expresses herself in front of her fellow pupils 1962

Greenbelt schoolroom. Date 1937 Nov

Sign in schoolroom, Southeast Missouri Farms. Date 1938 Aug

A Painful Subject - silhouette by Konewka
Silhouette of a teacher brutally thrashing his pupil by the German silhouettist Konewka Date: c.1830

Wartime Schoolroom for Refugee Children, Earls Court
A schoolroom for the children of refugees set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board at Earls Court, West London, during the First World War

A Flemish School

Paris Apartments 1 of 2
From the restaurant at the bottom of the building to the schoolroom near the top, the inhabitants of a Paris apartment house pursue their various lifestyles

Edwardian Schoolroom
The tutor of an Edwardian teaches the Young Master in the schoolroom of his home

Sliding Partitions
These sliding partitions are being used to subdivide a schoolroom, but they could be used in a private home or an office

C16 Schoolroom
A schoolmaster, birch in hand, instructs three pupils : title page to an unidentified book of grammar

Interior of schoolroom where William Shakespeare was educated, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK, Europe

Uyghur School, Minfeng, Xinjiang, China, Asia

C17 Schoolroom
A teacher with eight pupils in a 17th century schoolroom

Justus Liebig / 1 of 6
JUSTUS VON LIEBIG German scientist at school: he wants to become a chemist

Rugby Schoolroom 1816
The Great School Room at Rugby

Classroom of girls
A classroom of girls in a girls school. They are all wearing white smocks

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Step into the past with these captivating images of schoolrooms from different eras. In "The Old Curiosity Shop, " we are transported to a quaint and charming setting where eager young minds gather to learn. The boy in the dunce's hat, depicted in 1867, reminds us that education was not always an easy path for everyone. Victor's encounter with his fellow students is vividly captured as he is instantly seized by the boys in another artwork. This scene serves as a reminder of the social dynamics that existed within classrooms throughout history. "The Slaves Friend" title page takes us back to a time when education was not accessible to all, emphasizing the importance of fighting for equality and freedom through knowledge. In "The Dunces Cap, " an oil painting on canvas, we witness the humiliation faced by those who struggled academically. It serves as a poignant reminder of how educational practices have evolved over time. "The New Scholar" transports us to a bustling classroom in the 19th century, where students engage eagerly with their studies. The oil painting captures both discipline and enthusiasm present during this era. "Our Artists Notes at Westminster School" provides an intriguing glimpse into life at one of England's prestigious institutions. Engraved details showcase both academic pursuits and extracurricular activities enjoyed by students. An engraving featuring Lord Byron among British poets highlights how schools have nurtured creative talents throughout history. Education has long been recognized as essential for fostering artistic expression and intellectual growth. In "Kept In, " an oil painting on canvas, we witness children confined within four walls during their schooling hours. This image prompts reflection on how our understanding of education has expanded beyond mere confinement towards more holistic approaches today. "The Noon Recess" invites us into a vibrant playground filled with laughter and camaraderie amidst learning spaces—a testament to breaks being crucial for physical activity and social interaction even centuries ago.