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Animated Conundrums (engraving)
1103730 Animated Conundrums (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animated Conundrums. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 December 1866.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22208438
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Animated Conundrums - A Whimsical Journey into the 19th Century
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. This engraving, titled "Animated Conundrums" takes us back to the charming world of Victorian England. Created by an unknown English artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a delightful scene filled with intriguing puzzles and unexpected twists. In this whimsical illustration, we find ourselves immersed in a gentleman's study. The room is adorned with geometrical fishing nets and an imposing safe, hinting at hidden secrets waiting to be unraveled. Our attention is immediately drawn to a group of boys gathered around a table, engrossed in solving animated conundrums. One boy seems puzzled as he tries to figure out how to catch fish using logic rather than traditional methods. Meanwhile, another lad mischievously tempts a poor little rabbit with delicacies from his pocket while quizzing it on arithmetic problems. The atmosphere is both playful and slightly eerie; the boys wear gowns reminiscent of scholars or wizards, adding an air of mystery to their endeavors. The rabbit looks terribly frightened yet intrigued by these unconventional challenges presented before him. As we delve deeper into this enchanting artwork, we are left pondering who these boys are and what purpose their animated conundrums serve. Is there more than meets the eye? Perhaps they are being tested not only on their puzzle-solving skills but also on their ability to think outside the box. "Animated Conundrums" invites
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