Fine Art Print : Dame School (Angus)
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Dame School (Angus)
The country teacher gets on with her spinning while her pupils get on with their lessons
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Media ID 623877
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Angus Dame Lessons Pupils Spinning Teacher
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introduce a touch of timeless charm to your home or office with the Dame School (Angus) print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This beautiful 19th-century image captures the essence of a country schoolroom, where a dedicated teacher continues her spinning while her eager students diligently attend to their lessons. Add this captivating piece of art to your space and let the rich history and character of this scene inspire and delight you every day.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 18th century photograph, titled "Dame School (Angus): The Country Teacher Gets On With Her Spinning While Her Pupils Get On With Their Lessons," transports us back in time to a one-room schoolhouse in rural Britain. The image, captured by an unknown photographer and sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a dame school, where the local woman, serving as the teacher, imparted essential knowledge to young children. The photograph showcases the teacher, dressed in a simple yet practical outfit, intently focused on her spinning wheel, while her attentive pupils diligently work on their lessons at their individual desks. The dimly lit room, with its worn wooden walls and minimal furnishings, underscores the humble yet determined spirit of education in the countryside during this era. The spinning wheel, a common household item used for producing thread or yarn, serves as a reminder of the multifaceted roles women held in rural communities. The teacher, who often ran the school out of her own home, would spin during breaks or while the children were working on their lessons to supplement the family income. This photograph thus encapsulates the essence of resourcefulness and the importance of education in the lives of rural communities during the 18th century. The image offers a captivating window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the resilience and adaptability of those who sought knowledge and bettered themselves despite the challenges of their environment. The Dame School (Angus) photograph is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the indomitable spirit of those who sought it, even in the most humble of settings.
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