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Teacher (Sensei)

early-mid 20th century

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Teacher (Sensei)

early-mid 20th century

Physical Qualities Clay, wood, silk, 7 1/16 in. (18 cm.) H
Credit Line Gift of Lulie P. Hooper
Object Number 1948.117
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1948; Lulie P. Hooper, Baltimore

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Danny Lyon and R.F.G. Publishing, Inc.
Classroom. Fifteen years, seven years, and a convict teacher, fifteen years, Ramsey
1967-1969, printed 1983
Honoré Daumier
As you can see, Monsieur, I have enforced in my school perfectly good discipline. You cannot imagine to what extent I succeeded implanting in these young scholars a deep sentiment of respect towards their teacher.
1846
Honoré Daumier
Ah, you are telling everything to the teacher aren't you.... well, tell him about this punch here!...
1846
Honoré Daumier
Sad destiny of a teacher during an exceptionally fertile year for may-bugs.
1846
Honoré Daumier
Sir... Sir... Siiiirrrr... Christ, it's annoying to have a colic while the teacher is taking a nap. (note: direct translation..... when the supervisor is supervising)
1846
Honoré Daumier
Just you wait, I'm going to show you who is the teacher here...
1846
Honoré Daumier
A teacher who is being obliged to turn a blind eye to the conduct of his students.
1845
Honoré Daumier
Education of Achilles. / Stern Chiron spanks pupils each morning / Creates deep feeling scorning / Alas... teachers break our young heads every day / While being themsellves full of fault and dismay! / (The Iliad, philosophical translation by Mr. Patin)
1842