Frontispiece for the Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge: Vo
1801
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1801
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print is packed with small scenes. Each box shows people learning or working—some study maps, others dig up plants, and a few stare at stars. The center has a big figure labeled "Knowledge" riding a horse, with banners like "Liberty" and "Obedience" hanging around. The whole thing looks like a busy lesson plan for different subjects. The title says it’s for a cheap magazine called *The Penny Magazine*. Back then, books and prints were expensive, so this was a way to share ideas with regular folks. Next, check out etching to see how artists made prints like this.
