Kind krijgt leesles van generaal by Jean Henri Marlet

Kind krijgt leesles van generaal 1818

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drawing, paper, engraving

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portrait

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drawing

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paper

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romanticism

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genre-painting

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engraving

Dimensions: height 456 mm, width 312 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Jean Henri Marlet’s print depicts a general giving a young child a reading lesson. The image opens up questions about the role of education, particularly during times of political upheaval. Made during the late 18th or early 19th century, likely in France, this print reflects a society grappling with new ideas about citizenship and national identity after the French Revolution. Who should be educated, and for what purpose? The setting seems domestic and intimate, yet the presence of the general suggests a connection between private learning and public service. The books, the interior design, and the military attire of the characters can tell us a lot about the social structures and cultural values of that period. Understanding the history of education, the military, and even the design of domestic spaces at the time can provide a clearer picture of the print’s original context and meaning. By looking at prints like this as historical documents, we can start to understand their complex and enduring significance.

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