Pupil Collection

Practicing synchronised swimming. Aerial view of swimmers training before a junior-league synchronised swimming competition. Photographed at Trud swimming pool, Moscow, Russia

Masters of Malvern College
Illustration by Fred May showing the Headmaster of Malvern College, Mr Frank S. Preston, taking a roll-call of some of his staff. Malvern College is an independent school in Worcestershire, England

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

DE BARBARI, Jacopo (half 15th century-1515). Portrait of fra Luca Pacioli with a pupil. Pacioli demonstrating one of Euclids theorems. Renaissance art. Oil on wood. ITALY. Naples

RIVERA: SCHOOLTEACHER. The Rural School Teacher. Mural by Diego Rivera (1886-1957) at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Iris of the eye, SEM
Iris of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the inner surfaces of the iris and adjoining structures in the human eye

Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893
SCHOOLMISTRESS, 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893

ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B. C. ) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c342-335 B. C
ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c342-335 B.C. After a painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Medieval History. Jewish community. Teacher and student. Miniature. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

Study room at Rugby School, 1967
An elaborately decorated study cubicle in Town House, Rugby School. Date: 1967

ARISTOTLE & ALEXANDER. Aristotle (384-322 B. C) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c340 B. C
ARISTOTLE & ALEXANDER. Aristotle (384-322 B.C) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c340 B.C. Engraving, 19th century

Piano teacher and pupil, 1915
Teacher: What does ff mean? Child(learning military march): Fump! Fump! Date: 1915

WILLIAM BYRD 1543 - 1623
WILLIAM BYRD English organist and composer, a pupil of Tallis. He is shown here conducting one of his compositions, which is being sung by Elizabethan courtiers

Colonial classroom in New England, 1600s
Early schoolroom in colonial New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alcuin of York (730-804). Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus
Alcuin of York, or Ealhwine, nicknamed or Flaccus (730-804). English scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, Northumbria. Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus to Saint Martin. Miniature

SCHOOL CHILDREN, 1939. Girls of Lincoln Bench School studying their reading lesson on the school steps in Malheur County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939

Pupils in fancy dress at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956
Pupils dressed up as Red Indians with a tepee at Lancastrian Infants School, Chichester, May 1956 Chichester Photographic Society Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-7

Eye, iris
Eye. Computer artwork of a close-up of the iris and pupil of an eye. The iris, a coloured muscular ring, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil (black)

Kindergarten children playing a game, 1870s
Kindergarten class playing an active game, " the windmill, " 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Teddy bears in a classroom having a music lesson. They sing at their desks while their teacher plays the violin. Date: circa 1900s

"Gallery of views of ancient Rome"Detail. Painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini
AIS5389764 " Gallery of views of ancient Rome" Detail. Painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini (Panini) (1691-1765). 1759

Counting in Their Heads, 1895. Oil on canvas. Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868-1945) Russian painter. Boys in a village school in a mental arithmetic lesson

PUSA2A-00060
Chigwell Grammar School in Wanstead, Essex, where William Penn was educated. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an earlier illustration

Winston Churchill School
WINSTON CHURCHILL Pictured as a pupil at the school of the Misses Thompson in Brunswick Road, Brighton, second row, second from left, in November 1886

The entrance to Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, early 20th century. In 1968, Marlborough became the first major English public school to allow girls into the sixth form

Chemistry Laboratory at Eton College, Berkshire
Boys being taught in the Chemistry Laboratory at Eton College, Berkshire. Date: circa 1905

Digital illustration of dilated pupil of human eye with contraction of outer radial muscle fibres

Eye surgery, conceptual artwork
Eye surgery. Conceptual artwork of a human eye with a windscreen wiper being used to produce clear vision. This represents the correction of conditions such as a cataract (cloudiness of the eyes lens)

Two females handstands on beam

Poster for l Electricine, Lucien Lefevre 1850 France, exhibited in the Salon des Independents in Paris in 1872 and 1873. A pupil of Jules Cheret

Yale Ice Hockey Team, 1901
YALE ICE HOCKEY TEAM, 1901. Photograph

Leaving the Conservatoire, 1899 (oil on canvas)
XIR19978 Leaving the Conservatoire, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 46x55 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

External anatomy of the human eye (with labels)

Ms 1003 f.1 The Doctor's Teachings, from 'Oeuvres de Galien' by Claudius Galenus (c.130-c.201) (vellum)
XIR169112 Ms 1003 f.1 The Doctor's Teachings, from 'Oeuvres de Galien' by Claudius Galenus (c.130-c.201) (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Reims, France.

Johannes de KETHAM, 1495 (engraving)
CUL4860058 Johannes de KETHAM, 1495 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th)

KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th). German physician living in Italy at the end of the fifteenth
CUL4871714 KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th). German physician living in Italy at the end of the fifteenth century

Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo)
2910659 Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill, (30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965) as a harrow schoolboy circa 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut showing a navigator on a ship, observing the distance of the shore from a ship
5311580 Woodcut showing a navigator on a ship, observing the distance of the shore from a ship. From Sacrobosco Shpaera Mundi; Strasbourg, 1539

Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall
5614279 Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall; (add.info.: Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall. Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone)

Study of the eccentric scholar, 1850
3330929 Study of the eccentric scholar, 1850; (add.info.: Study of the eccentric scholar. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil, 15th century
5308682 Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil. Dated 15th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 17th century schoolboy, 1850 (engraving)
1731933 A 17th century schoolboy, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: A 17th century schoolboy, engraving by Dietrich after Fragonard and Dufey, 1850).

A 19th century ballet class. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000903 A 19th century ballet class. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Ludwig Senfl
3585787 Ludwig Senfl; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig Senfl (1486-1543) a Swiss composer of the Renaissance. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A deaf child being taught, 1850
3478639 A deaf child being taught, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf children placing her hand on the throat of her teacher to feel the vibrations when she speaks)

Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving)
1574480 Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philospher and scientist

A teacher and his pupils using smoked glass to observe the eclipse of the sun in 1921
3058456 A teacher and his pupils using smoked glass to observe the eclipse of the sun in 1921. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

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In the vast realm of knowledge, a pupil dives into the depths of understanding, much like practicing synchronised swimming. Just as De Barbari's artistry flourished in the half 15th century, so too does the potential of these young minds under the guidance of Masters at Malvern College. From ancient times to modern eras, the bond between teacher and student remains unbreakable. The Death of Socrates immortalizes their connection in oil on canvas, reminding us that even great philosophers need mentors. In Medieval History, we witness a Jewish community flourishing with a teacher imparting wisdom to his eager student. Rivera's portrayal of a rural schoolteacher echoes through time, illustrating how education transcends boundaries and empowers generations. Like Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great centuries ago or Ferris' painting capturing this iconic moment in history - knowledge is passed down from one generation to another. The study room at Rugby School stands as a testament to academic dedication throughout time and has witnessed countless hours spent poring over books and absorbing lessons that shape futures. Engraved images depict Aristotle guiding Alexander once more; an enduring symbol of intellectual growth. Just as SEM reveals intricate details within an iris, so too does each piano lesson cultivate musical talent within both teacher and pupil alike. And let us not forget William Byrd's timeless compositions which continue to inspire students today. In every corner of human existence lies an opportunity for learning and growth – whether it be through art or music or historical narratives – pupils embrace these opportunities with open hearts and curious minds.