Canvas Print : Dunderpate and his mother with the darning
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Dunderpate and his mother with the darning
Dunderpate and his mother at home -- she is doing some darning and mending. He tells her what his teacher said: if I can find him a bigger dunce than myself he ll change places with me! Date: 1938
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Media ID 7198503
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1938 Baker Chores Darning Dunce Dunderpate Margaret Mending Scissors Sewing
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the charming "Dunderpate and his mother with the darning" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, exclusively licensed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This heartwarming image captures a moment of playful banter between a young Dunderpate and his mother as she mends clothes by the fire. With a touch of humor and a nostalgic feel of the 1930s, this beautiful canvas print is the perfect addition to any home. Bring a sense of timeless joy and delight to your living space with this endearing piece of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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
In this charming 1938 illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online, we find Dunderpate, a young boy with a mischievous grin, seated next to his mother, Margaret, as she attentively works on some mending and darning. The warm glow of the lamp casts a cozy light over the scene, setting the stage for a quiet evening at home. Dunderpate, with a book in hand and a thoughtful expression on his face, shares a secret with his mother. "If I can find him a bigger dunce than myself," he confides, "the teacher said he'd change places with me!" His mother looks up from her work, a knowing smile playing at the corners of her mouth. The domestic setting of this illustration is a common theme of the 1930s, where children were often tasked with chores and learning valuable life skills at home. The use of a silhouette technique adds depth and contrast to the image, highlighting the bond between mother and son as they share a moment of laughter and connection. Margaret, a loving and patient mother, continues her mending with the deft use of her scissors and needle, while Dunderpate contemplates his plan to out-dunce his teacher. The simple pleasures of home life and the importance of education are beautifully captured in this timeless illustration from the thirties.
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