Washington, D.C. public schools - art gallery field trip - viewing painting, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Washington, D.C. public schools - art gallery field trip - viewing painting, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Washington, D.C. public schools - art gallery field trip - viewing painting, (1899?)

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Artwork Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Day Out Day Trip Educator Field Trip Outing Schoolchild Schoolchildren Teacher Teaching Viewing Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin

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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in the late 19th century, depicts a group of Washington, D.C. public schoolchildren on a field trip to an art gallery. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, are gathered around a painting, their curious expressions reflecting their engagement with the artwork. The educator leading the group stands proudly in the background, her arms folded, a satisfied smile on her face. The setting is the Library of Congress, a testament to the importance of art and education in the nation's capital. Johnston, known for her cyanotypes from 1890 to 1900, captured this moment in history, providing a glimpse into the past when a day out to the art gallery was a special treat for schoolchildren. This image is a poignant reminder of the value of art and education in shaping the minds of the future generations.

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