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A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
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A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
BAL42766 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Published by Hannah Humphrey.); English, out of copyright
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Academic Audience Auditorium Beams Bored Boredom Boring Cambridge University Cravat Fellow Gentry Gown Ink Pot Lectern Lecture Lecturer Lecturing Mortar Board Notes Pupil Queue Quill Rays Roundel Script Shining Student Yawning Seminar Teaching Tedious
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A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810
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is a captivating etching with aquatint by James Gillray that offers a satirical glimpse into the world of academia. The print, now housed in the O Shea Gallery in London, UK, showcases Gillray's talent for caricature and his sharp wit. In this comical scene, we find ourselves in a lecture hall at Cambridge University. The bored expressions on the faces of both the lecturer and his pupils are unmistakable as they endure yet another uninspiring lesson. The professor stands at an oval lectern, clutching his notes tightly while wearing a mortar board atop his head. His droning voice seems to have sent some students into slumber or daydreams. Gillray's attention to detail is evident throughout the artwork - from the fellow yawning beside an ink pot to the student sleeping soundly in their chair. Even beams of sunlight shining through roundel windows seem uninterested in illuminating this lackluster lecture. This print serves as a humorous critique on traditional teaching methods and reminds us that even within esteemed institutions like Cambridge University, boredom can be found lurking amidst academic pursuits. It invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences with tedious lectures while also appreciating Gillray's skillful use of satire and clever visual storytelling techniques. Overall, "A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light" captures both the universal experience of classroom tedium and Gillray's ability to transform mundane moments into works of art
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