The New Boy, from "Illustrated London News" by George Smith

The New Boy, from "Illustrated London News" 1859

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drawing

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light pencil work

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girl

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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boy

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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men

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"The New Boy" is a wood engraving by George Smith, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1859. The engraving depicts a group of children in a classroom, seemingly welcoming a new student. The scene captures the warmth and camaraderie of a typical Victorian schoolroom, with the children’s individual personalities and interactions adding a sense of realism and charm to the image. The engraving, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century British education.

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