English school of the 19th century

English school of the 19th century.
"At School."
Oil on canvas.
Measurements: 49 x 41 cm; 60 x 55 cm (frame).

In the classroom, a group of children congregate around the teacher's table. One of them recites the lesson with concentration, while the other pupils wait their turn with patience. The teacher observes the pupil with a stern expression, although it denotes a complacency that underlines the good understanding of the little one. A dim light filters through the glass window, and on the ledge, a cat rests peacefully.