Attends... j'te vas en donner... du maitre d'école

Attends... j'te vas en donner... du maitre d'école

Honoré Daumier

1846

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of children gathered around a table, with one boy sitting in a chair, holding a stick. The children are all looking at the boy, who appears to be in trouble. The scene is set in a simple room with a table and chairs. The boy's facial expression suggests that he is being scolded or punished by an unseen figure. The other children seem to be watching with interest or concern. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tension and anticipation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

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