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A young buck crashing into a lesson in a girls finishing school, 19th century
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A young buck crashing into a lesson in a girls finishing school, 19th century
6337308 A young buck crashing into a lesson in a girls finishing school, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: A young buck crashing into a lesson in a girls finishing school, 19th century. The tutor and young ladies knocked over, a globe smashed. Miss Birchs Finishing and Polishing Academy. The Benicia Boy astonishes Miss Birches establishment. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz) from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865.); © Florilegius
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A chaotic collision disrupts the serene atmosphere of Miss Birch's Finishing and Polishing Academy, a prestigious girls' finishing school in the 19th century. In this comical scene captured by artist Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), a young buck bursts into the classroom, causing mayhem and turmoil. The unsuspecting tutor and young ladies are knocked over as the intruder crashes through their lesson. As chaos ensues, a globe is smashed to pieces, symbolizing the shattering of order and decorum within this esteemed establishment. This unexpected intrusion comes courtesy of "The Benicia Boy" who astonishes everyone with his audacious entrance. Handcoloured steel engraving beautifully brings to life Browne's whimsical illustration from Robert Smith Surtees' novel "Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds". Set against the backdrop of Victorian-era education, this caricature highlights both accidents and humor that can occur during school lessons. The image captures not only action but also agitation and motion, with blurred figures conveying a sense of movement throughout the scene. It serves as a reminder that even in an environment dedicated to refinement and education, unexpected events can disrupt routine.
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