The School 1791

"The School" is a 1791 drawing by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of the famous rococo painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. The work is a study in social commentary, depicting a scene of a schoolroom with students, teachers, and a small dog. Tiepolo's signature style, characterized by quick, assured brushstrokes, is evident in the drawing's loose and lively depiction of the figures. The work captures the dynamic energy and movement of the schoolroom scene, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of a 18th-century Italian school. The drawing is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of a scene with a few simple strokes, and it exemplifies the expressive potential of the medium of drawing.