L'Écolier, from "L'Univers Illustré" 1861

"L'Écolier" ("The Schoolboy") is a wood engraving by Henry Linton, created in 1861. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, depicts a young boy in a traditional 19th-century school uniform, holding a book and a long stick. The somber tone and detailed engraving techniques of the artwork are characteristic of the Victorian era, reflecting the importance of education and discipline during that time. Linton's skillful use of shading and line creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the boy's solemn expression and the texture of his clothing.