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School-boys Flogging the Schoolmaster, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published c. 1850 (digitally enhanced image)
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School-boys Flogging the Schoolmaster, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published c. 1850 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438627 School-boys Flogging the Schoolmaster, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published c.1850 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn
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Academy Ancient Greeks Ancientness Anitquity Beating Disobedience Disobedient Flogging Misbehaving Mortar Board Naughty Plato Professor Pupils Schoolboys Schoolmaster Status Toga Whipping Antique Greece Antiquit Greece Greek Greeks Insubordination
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The digitally enhanced image captures a satirical scene from "The Comic History of Rome" by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published around 1850. In this humorous illustration, mischievous schoolboys are seen flogging their exasperated schoolmaster in ancient Greece. The boys, wearing traditional togas and mortar boards, display insubordination and disobedience towards their professor. This caricature-like portrayal reflects the status quo of education during the 19th century, where discipline was often maintained through physical punishment. The artist's intention is to entertain viewers with a scathing satire on the academic environment of ancient Rome. The cartoon highlights the naughtiness and rebellious nature of young pupils while poking fun at classical academia. It also provides an amusing commentary on the power dynamics between students and teachers in historical educational settings. Through this engraving, we catch a glimpse into both ancient Greek culture and 19th-century European perspectives on education. The image serves as a reminder that even in antiquity, learning was not always taken seriously or respected by all. This fascinating piece from Bridgeman Images offers us an opportunity to reflect on how educational practices have evolved over time while appreciating the humor and creativity embedded within this satirical drawing.
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