Mouse Mat : A Painful Subject - silhouette by Konewka
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A Painful Subject - silhouette by Konewka
Silhouette of a teacher brutally thrashing his pupil by the German silhouettist Konewka Date: c.1830
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Alphabet Black Board Brutal Brutality Cane Corporal Painful Punish Punishment Pupil School Boys School Children School Master School Room Teacher Thrashing Violence Violent Caning
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.2cm (9.3" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Painful Subject: A Silhouette of a Teacher Brutally Thrashing His Pupil by Konewka (c.1830) - This haunting silhouette by the German artist Konewka captures a painful and unsettling scene from Victorian education. The image depicts a school master in the act of brutally punishing a small, frightened schoolboy, as the other children in the classroom look on in shock and disbelief. The teacher, with a stern and determined expression, wields a long cane, inflicting a violent and brutal corporal punishment on the young boy, who covers his head with his hands, trying to shield himself from the blows. In the background, a blackboard displays the alphabet, a symbol of learning and knowledge, which stands in stark contrast to the violence unfolding before it. The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of education during the Victorian era, where physical punishment was a common method used to discipline children. The use of silhouettes, a popular art form during the 18th and 19th centuries, adds an extra layer of drama and intensity to the image, highlighting the emotional and physical pain inflicted on the young boy. This powerful and poignant silhouette is a testament to the enduring impact of Konewka's art and the painful truths it reveals about the past.
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