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"Taching the larning to the finest Pisantry on Earth", 1840 (engraving)
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"Taching the larning to the finest Pisantry on Earth", 1840 (engraving)
981324 " Taching the larning to the finest Pisantry on Earth", 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Taching the larning to the finest Pisantry on Earth", 1840.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
Media ID 22492414
© Look and Learn / Elgar Collection / Bridgeman Images
Misbehaving Mischief Mischievous Naughty Peasants Schoolchildren Teacher Teaching
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The engraving titled ""Taching the larning to the finest Pisantry on Earth", 1840" captures a mischievous scene of poor peasants engaging in naughty behavior while attempting to learn. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this satirical cartoon offers a scathing satire on education during Victorian times. In the image, we see a group of schoolchildren causing mischief and chaos in their classroom. The teacher, portrayed as a woman, struggles to maintain control over her unruly students. This caricature highlights the challenges faced by educators when trying to impart knowledge upon misbehaving children. The satirical drawing cleverly depicts the contrast between formal education and the realities of life for these peasant children. It suggests that despite attempts at teaching them "larning" they are more interested in playing pranks and indulging in mischief. This artwork serves as a commentary on both education and social class during this era. It portrays how even with access to schooling, some children may not fully appreciate or engage with their studies due to various factors such as poverty or lack of discipline. With its detailed portrayal of childlike antics within an educational setting, this engraving provides insight into historical attitudes towards learning and childhood behavior. It reminds us that education is not solely dependent on teachers but also requires active participation from students themselves.
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