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Art class, sketching ducks at zoo, Normal school, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Art class, sketching ducks at zoo, Normal school, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Art class, sketching ducks at zoo, Normal school, (1899?)
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Art Class Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Day Out Day Trip Duck Duck Pond Ducks Field Trip Outing Pond School Sketching Student Waterfowl Zoological Garden Zoological Gardens
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This photograph, titled "Art class, sketching ducks at zoo, Normal school, (1899?)", is a stunning example of American education and artistic expression during the late 19th century. Taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, the image portrays a group of female students from the Normal School in Washington D.C., seated on the riverbank of a duck pond at the zoo. The students, dressed in their Sunday best, are intently focused on their sketchbooks, capturing the grace and beauty of the ducks swimming in the water. The serene setting, with the sun casting dappled light on the river and the lush greenery in the background, adds to the idyllic atmosphere of the scene. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering American photographer, captured this moment in time using her cyanotype process, a popular photographic technique of the era. The students' determination to learn and create art, combined with the natural beauty of the zoo and the tranquility of the duck pond, make this photograph a poignant reminder of the importance of education, art, and nature in the lives of young people. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a simple yet meaningful day out for these students, and a testament to the enduring appeal of the great outdoors and the creative spirit.
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