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Schoolboy Collection (page 9)

"Capturing the Essence of Schoolboy Life

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: A drunken camel in the streets of Paris placed in contravention and taken to the police force

A drunken camel in the streets of Paris placed in contravention and taken to the police force (colour litho)
2814990 A drunken camel in the streets of Paris placed in contravention and taken to the police force (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Egyptian scribe and Greek schoolboy (litho)

Egyptian scribe and Greek schoolboy (litho)
2774881 Egyptian scribe and Greek schoolboy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian scribe and Greek schoolboy)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in

Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in corpore sano
2778019 Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in corpore sano (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: 'Here is a small schoolboy, lost in a cheap book'(engraving)

"Here is a small schoolboy, lost in a cheap book"(engraving)
3655900 " Here is a small schoolboy, lost in a cheap book" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Here is a small schoolboy)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Classroom at school (b / w photo)

Classroom at school (b / w photo)
3643188 Classroom at school (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classroom at school. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Stretches (b / w photo)

Stretches (b / w photo)
3643152 Stretches (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The Interior of Hawkshead Grammar School (b / w photo)

The Interior of Hawkshead Grammar School (b / w photo)
3642736 The Interior of Hawkshead Grammar School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interior of Hawkshead Grammar School)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Eton College (colour photo)

Eton College (colour photo)
3091251 Eton College (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The curious races, the race of the hundred and forty in Milan (colour litho)

The curious races, the race of the hundred and forty in Milan (colour litho)
2809250 The curious races, the race of the hundred and forty in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious races)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey

Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The Royals in Milan (colour litho)

The Royals in Milan (colour litho)
2809295 The Royals in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royals in Milan)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Young Huberts Dream

Young Huberts Dream

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: School boy trainspotters

School boy trainspotters
A group of school boys from Reigate Grammar School on a school trip to Nine Elms locomotive depot c.1948 standing on a platform next to a large steam engine. Date: 1948

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: A young man of letters (chromolitho)

A young man of letters (chromolitho)
972167 A young man of letters (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young man of letters. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Lighter Side of School Life by Lewis Baumer

Lighter Side of School Life by Lewis Baumer - Lord s

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Schoolboy bowled out two adult cricketers

Schoolboy bowled out two adult cricketers
The schoolboy (C L Townsend) bowled out H B Steel and E C Hornby before a run was scored

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: School children

School children
Victorian illustration of a schoolboy and schoolgirl with a slate and alphabet book. Date: circa 1895

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Poster, Eat More Fried Fish

Poster, Eat More Fried Fish -- A Hot Favourite. circa 1950s

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Schoolboys Dream of Christmas 1858

Schoolboys Dream of Christmas 1858
Victorian Schoolboys dreams of Christmas, including parlour games, mince pies, kissing under the mistletoe, entertainment and presents. Date: 1858

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles

Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles - a smart lad in his school uniform is delighted with his new racing bicycle, as is his proud Mother

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The Schoolboys Dream of Christmas, 'How J-J-Jolly!'(engraving)

The Schoolboys Dream of Christmas, "How J-J-Jolly!"(engraving)
2771788 The Schoolboys Dream of Christmas, " How J-J-Jolly!" (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolboys Dream of Christmas)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: A lesson to the master (colour litho)

A lesson to the master (colour litho)
2778462 A lesson to the master (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lesson to the master)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Schoolchildren strike in Liverpool, a vigilance team attacks those who intend to return to

Schoolchildren strike in Liverpool, a vigilance team attacks those who intend to return to the classroom (Colour Litho)
2815475 Schoolchildren strike in Liverpool, a vigilance team attacks those who intend to return to the classroom (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The extravagant fun (Colour Litho)

The extravagant fun (Colour Litho)
2778107 The extravagant fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant fun. The polo - usually - is played on horseback or on a bicycle)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: A crazy horse launched himself mad in a town in Bergamo, threatening... (colour litho)

A crazy horse launched himself mad in a town in Bergamo, threatening... (colour litho)
2778061 A crazy horse launched himself mad in a town in Bergamo, threatening... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Colstons School Boy and Badge (pencil & w / c on paper)

Colstons School Boy and Badge (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831997 Colstons School Boy and Badge (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The Schoolboy (engraving)

The Schoolboy (engraving)
3635081 The Schoolboy (engraving) by Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint (1792-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolboy)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho)

Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho)
735856 Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: School Examination (oil on paper)

School Examination (oil on paper)
PNH353254 School Examination (oil on paper) by Harvey, George (1806-76); 28.5x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Compulsory education, 1882 (colour litho)

Compulsory education, 1882 (colour litho)
CHT164022 Compulsory education, 1882 (colour litho) by Geoffroy, Henry Jules Jean (1853-1924) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: School Boys Fighting (pen & ink with pencil on paper)

School Boys Fighting (pen & ink with pencil on paper)
451633 School Boys Fighting (pen & ink with pencil on paper) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); 20x25 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas)

Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas)
TW427181 Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas) by Morgan, John (1823-86); 51 x 40.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Schoolboys workbook, with Greek writing (pigment and wood)

Schoolboys workbook, with Greek writing (pigment and wood)
AMQ107042 Schoolboys workbook, with Greek writing (pigment and wood) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Multiplication is Vexation (chromolitho)

Multiplication is Vexation (chromolitho)
2811751 Multiplication is Vexation (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Multiplication is Vexation)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The inauguration of the monument to Edmondo De Amicis, in Turin (colour litho)

The inauguration of the monument to Edmondo De Amicis, in Turin (colour litho)
2809249 The inauguration of the monument to Edmondo De Amicis, in Turin (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)

The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)
2809192 The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The religion of the Fatherland in schools)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Christmas in Rome at the National Stadium, in front of the stage of the Sovereigns

Christmas in Rome at the National Stadium, in front of the stage of the Sovereigns, the children of the schools
2815747 Christmas in Rome at the National Stadium, in front of the stage of the Sovereigns, the children of the schools

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The great heroics, a nun who saves her students by throwing them from the window of a school

The great heroics, a nun who saves her students by throwing them from the window of a school... (colour litho)
2814850 The great heroics, a nun who saves her students by throwing them from the window of a school... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho)

A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho)
1626449 A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Charter House from the Play Ground, from History of Charter House

Charter House from the Play Ground, from History of Charter House
STC206887 Charter House from the Play Ground, from History of Charter House, part of Ackermanns History of the Colleges, engraved by W

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Schoolboy at work. (drawing, circa 1830)

Schoolboy at work. (drawing, circa 1830)
5975808 Schoolboy at work. (drawing, circa 1830) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Education. Schoolboy at work on his desk. Drawing, France, circa 1830. Coll)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Schoolroom Interior

Schoolroom Interior
RAF35833 Schoolroom Interior by Ostade, Isack van (1621-49); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Winston Churchill, as a schoolboy (b / w photo)

Winston Churchill, as a schoolboy (b / w photo)
5227195 Winston Churchill, as a schoolboy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winston Churchill, as a schoolboy)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Master and pupils, c. 1481 (woodcut)

Master and pupils, c. 1481 (woodcut)
3744576 Master and pupils, c.1481 (woodcut) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grammar, logic and rhetoric from the earliest illustrated book printed in England)

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: The Punishment, 1850 (oil on canvas)

The Punishment, 1850 (oil on canvas)
938795 The Punishment, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Edmonds, Francis William (1806-63); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: In the Classroom, 1888 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageSchoolboy Collection: Cameron Cecil, 1925 (oil on canvas)

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




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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.