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F: Punished foul
6523558 F: Punished foul. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants. Lithograph Lemercier, Benard et Cie, Paris, s. d. (v. 1840). Leporello, 24 pages. Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5 cm." ); Photo eDuvallon; French, out of copyright
Media ID 24134248
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Apron Break Breaktime Castigation Classroom Girls School Learn Morale Playtime Recess School Class Sentence Virtue Virtuous Alphabet Letter Educating Punishment Several People Several Persons
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This print titled "F: Punished foul" takes us back to a 19th-century French classroom, where the concept of discipline and moral education was paramount. The image is part of the renowned "Moral Alphabet in Action" a lithograph created by Lemercier, Benard et Cie in Paris around 1840. In this scene, we see a group of young girls engaged in play during their breaktime or recess. However, one girl has committed a foul or misbehavior that warrants punishment. Standing apart from her peers with an apron symbolizing virtue and righteousness, she awaits her sentence. The composition reflects the educational values prevalent at the time - teaching children important lessons through both instruction and consequence. The atmosphere exudes an air of seriousness as several persons surround the punished girl while others observe from afar. This artwork not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of how childhood education has evolved over centuries. It offers insight into the strict disciplinary methods employed to instill morality and proper behavior among European youth during this era. As we admire this lithograph today, it prompts us to reflect on our own educational practices and appreciate how far we have come in creating more inclusive and nurturing learning environments for children worldwide.
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