The village school from 1848 1896

Albrecht Anker's "The village school from 1848" painted in 1896 depicts a classroom scene from the 19th century. The painting showcases the artist's signature realism, capturing the everyday life of a village school in Switzerland. The scene is set in a simple, rustic classroom, with the teacher standing at the front, holding a pointer and addressing his students. The students are all seated at their desks, engrossed in their studies. Anker's meticulous attention to detail creates a sense of authenticity, capturing the atmosphere of a typical Swiss village school in the late 19th century.