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'''Albert Anker''' (1831-1910) was a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[painter]] and [[illustrator]]. He painted with great [[realism]] and often portrayed the life of [[child]]ren. He is therefore a good source on this subject in the second half of the 19th century. | '''Albert Anker''' (1831-1910) was a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[painter]] and [[illustrator]]. He painted with great [[realism]] and often portrayed the life of [[child]]ren. He is therefore a good source on this subject in the second half of the 19th century. | ||
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Albert Anker (1831-1910) was a Swiss painter and illustrator. He painted with great realism and often portrayed the life of children. He is therefore a good source on this subject in the second half of the 19th century.
Among his works are several that depict school scenes, which give a good impression of teaching in that era, including the canes used by the teachers to threaten and punish the students
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