Schoolboy Collection (#10)

In the Classroom, 1888 (oil on canvas)
989249 In the Classroom, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Tornoe, Karen Elizabeth (1847-1933); 72.5x59 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Cameron Cecil, 1925 (oil on canvas)
997381 Cameron Cecil, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 82.2x66.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Before the match (colour litho)
3642929 Before the match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the match. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

We live but once (colour litho)
3642852 We live but once (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We live but once. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

British Empire class (b / w photo)
3643288 British Empire class (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Empire class. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Italian kindness (colour litho)
2778198 Italian kindness (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian kindness)

Thousands of pupils from schools in Milan parade in front of the monument to Garibaldi in the imminence
2815021 Thousands of pupils from schools in Milan parade in front of the monument to Garibaldi in the imminence... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Morbid credulity, she is upset that she invades a school in Bari to save her children from exsanguination (Colour Litho)
2814918 Morbid credulity, she is upset that she invades a school in Bari to save her children from exsanguination (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Eton Boy, Here I Am, c. 1923 (bronze)
2962848 Eton Boy, Here I Am, c.1923 (bronze) by Mackennal, Edgar Bertram (1863-1931); Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; Australian, out of copyright

Temptation, or Bleeding the Freshman
CW14157 Temptation, or Bleeding the Freshman by Collinson, James (1825-81); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Parian figure of a Rugby School boy (ceramic) (companion to 315345)
NFM315344 Parian figure of a Rugby School boy (ceramic) (companion to 315345) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English

Staffordshire figure of a Rugby School boy, c. 1860 (ceramic)
NFM315343 Staffordshire figure of a Rugby School boy, c.1860 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Roy Sambourne (1878-1946) (b / w photo)
LSH239066 Roy Sambourne (1878-1946) (b/w photo) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

A verse written by Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) C. 1824-26 (litho)
PNP257047 A verse written by Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) C.1824-26 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Hunting Family (chromolitho)
1060053 A Hunting Family (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunting Family)

Schoolboy doing his homework (b / w photo)
3096267 Schoolboy doing his homework (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy doing his homework)

Tossed in a blanket (colour litho)
3095894 Tossed in a blanket (colour litho) by Ludovici, Albert Jnr. (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tossed in a blanket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Young Vendors, (oil on canvas)
658411 The Young Vendors, (oil on canvas) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); 87x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Vendors. Paul Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855-1931)

Hopscotch (oil on panel)
CH44602 Hopscotch (oil on panel) by Duverger, Theophile Emmanuel (1821-86); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Fritz the schoolboy (coloured engraving)
5998916 Fritz the schoolboy (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fritz the schoolboy)

Boys swimming in the sea (colour litho)
5998302 Boys swimming in the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys swimming in the sea)

The dream of Potts Minor before the school cricket match (colour litho)
5998043 The dream of Potts Minor before the school cricket match (colour litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dream of Potts Minor before the school cricket match)

Rudyard Kipling as a Schoolboy (b / w photo)
1598605 Rudyard Kipling as a Schoolboy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudyard Kipling as a Schoolboy)

Gerald Littlehales Goodlake (oil on canvas)
3744695 Gerald Littlehales Goodlake (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 103x79 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

Boy with a drawing (b / w photo)
3094626 Boy with a drawing (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy with a drawing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Taught by Ear (engraving)
3626541 Taught by Ear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taught by Ear. Illustration from The Boys Own Paper, 1897.); © Look and Learn

In and out of school (engraving)
3643669 In and out of school (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In and out of school. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual (1882).); © Look and Learn

The Foundation of St Pauls School, 1509 (colour litho)
3643429 The Foundation of St Pauls School, 1509 (colour litho) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foundation of St Pauls School, 1509)

The Boy who never told a Lie (engraving)
3625212 The Boy who never told a Lie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boy who never told a Lie. Illustration for Chatterbox (1879)

To the Italian Fallen in Flanders (colour litho)
2809334 To the Italian Fallen in Flanders (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Italian Fallen in Flanders)

The curious survivals of the past (colour litho)
2809293 The curious survivals of the past (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious survivals of the past)

The Classroom, 1868 (oil on panel)
650862 The Classroom, 1868 (oil on panel) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 27.1x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Classroom. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1868

The crimes of the sea, a wave that tears and swallows, in Brest, four collegiate girls (colour litho)
2814912 The crimes of the sea, a wave that tears and swallows, in Brest, four collegiate girls (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crimes of the sea)

Among the most lively curiosity was held in Budapest the contest of the queens of the house (colour litho)
2778048 Among the most lively curiosity was held in Budapest the contest of the queens of the house (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Schoolboy's Daydreams, 1900 (colour litho)
473349 The Schoolboy's Daydreams, 1900 (colour litho) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy at his school desk dreams of freedom)

The Snow Bear-Schoolboy pastime near Bern (engraving)
727629 The Snow Bear-Schoolboy pastime near Bern (engraving) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Bear-Schoolboy pastime near Bern)

School children from Alsace, 1915 (b / w photo)
STC407184 School children from Alsace, 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: children wearing military hats)

Frank Fairlegh Caught in the Booby Trap, from Frank Fairlegh or Scenes From the Life
2655426 Frank Fairlegh Caught in the Booby Trap, from Frank Fairlegh or Scenes From the Life of a Private Pupil, pub. c.1870 (engraving) by Cruikshank

In Detention, 1889 (w / c on paper)
CHT231169 In Detention, 1889 (w/c on paper) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Costume for Boys at the Institute for the Young Blind, in Tableau de Paris
CHT163932 Costume for Boys at the Institute for the Young Blind, in Tableau de Paris by Edmond Texier, published in 1852 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

In Front of the School
SAG56062 In Front of the School by Frere, Charles Edouard (1837-94); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; French

Schoolboy life (coloured engraving)
5997656 Schoolboy life (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy life)

The Schoolboy (engraving)
1609182 The Schoolboy (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolboy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 October 1857)

The School Room (oil on canvas)
810572 The School Room (oil on canvas) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 70.5x91.5 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire, UK; eHaworth Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Bathing place, Marlborough College, Wiltshire (colour photo)
3094744 Bathing place, Marlborough College, Wiltshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing place, Marlborough College, Wiltshire)

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"Capturing the Essence of Schoolboy Life: From Mental Calculations to Rugby Games" Step back in time and witness the vibrant world of a schoolboy's journey through history. In 1895, Bogdanov-Belsky's masterpiece portrays a young lad engrossed in mental calculations at primary school, showcasing the importance of education even then. Fast forward to an exhilarating rugby game where a daring jump into touch is frozen in time through a captivating color lithograph. The spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie shines brightly as these boys embrace the thrill of competition. "The Headmaster, " depicted by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch, offers us a glimpse into the authoritative figure who guides these young minds towards knowledge and discipline. His presence symbolizes guidance and mentorship that shapes future generations. Dressed smartly in their uniforms, we find another schoolboy rowing his boat with determination. This image encapsulates resilience and independence as he navigates life's challenges while staying true to his educational path. From Missouri newsboys smoking on St. Louis streets in 1910 to Disraeli's cartoonish portrayal selling hot pies, we see how even outside the classroom, these boys navigate their way through life with mischief and curiosity intact. Intriguingly captured by Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 7 from the 1950s, "Just William" takes center stage—a beloved character whose misadventures entertain readers across generations. His escapades remind us that childhood innocence can coexist with learning experiences. Walking down an enchanting High Street in 1898 or immersing oneself in literature like Warwick Reynolds' "Boy Reading" from c1900 showcases how education extends beyond textbooks—exploring culture, imagination, and personal growth. Traveling further back to Washington Irving's "Sleepy Hollow" illustration or Winslow Homer's oil painting "Country School, " we witness the timeless essence life.