For the Master c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is "For the Master" by H. Benedict. It seems like a lithograph, portraying a classroom scene. There’s a mix of joy and somberness in this work, don’t you think? How do you interpret this work? Curator: I get a feeling of humble adoration, as if the kids were bringing gifts to their teacher. Maybe the setting and the dress code, the master figure in the dark robe, are there to show us respect and gratitude. What strikes me is how each child offers something different. Is it all they have, their unique talents? Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't considered the symbolism of the gifts. Curator: It does make you wonder, doesn't it? Art has a funny way of making us look in the mirror and see things anew. Editor: Yeah, I guess seeing those children, trying to show love in the classroom, can change our perspectives.