An older monkey teaching a younger one to read. Reproduction of a wood engraving by H. Linton after E. Morin.

  • Morin, Edmond, 1824-1882.
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39976i
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The scene takes place in a music room or study as they are surrounded by musical instruments and books

The older monkey is sitting in front of a book with a whip in its lap pointing out a passage in the book to the manacled monkey standing nearby

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Physical description

1 print : wood engraving ; image 28.6 x 22.3 cm

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Lettering

Lettering within the print: R. Linton E. Morin

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39976i

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