Wholesale Albert Bettannier - The Geography Lesson or The Black Spot (1887) - Classic Painting Art Print - French Schoolroom Map Teacher Poster

A reproduction of 'The Geography Lesson, or The Black Spot' (La Tache noire, 1887) by Albert Bettannier (1851-1932). In a sunlit classroom a bearded schoolmaster points his cane at a large wall map of France, on which the lost provinces of Alsace and Lorraine are inked black in mourning, while a boy in a cadet uniform stands to attention and rows of pupils look on. Painted sixteen years after the Franco-Prussian War, it is one of the defining images of French patriotic feeling before 1914 and a fascinating document of nineteenth-century schooling. A thought-provoking piece for a study, classroom or hallway, and an ideal gift for teachers, geographers and lovers of French history. • PLEASE NOTE: Our prints come UNFRAMED as default. We now offer some framing options but they are marked as "FRAMED" in the dimensions drop down box when selecting your size. The frames we sell are not the ones in the mockup images, which are for display purposes only. • PAPER: All our prints come on the highest quality art papers and are produced with a full range of 12 pigment inks so they will maintain their vibrant colours for decades to come. A quick explanation of our different paper stocks will follow: Glossy finishes are like what you would get with a photograph. Very reflective and very bright colours. Lustre is a beautiful finish which is somewhere between a Matte and a Gloss. If you're not sure what to choose then Lustre looks fantastic on al prints in our store. If you'd like your item printed onto a stiff watercolour-style paper which has a textured rougher surface then choose our "textured" option. Finally we have a 100% cotton paper which is extra sturdy, displays colours beautifully and is probably the best option if you want a classic Matte (non-reflective) finish. • SIZE: Our prints come in a variety of sizes so please check measurements and choose carefully from the drop down list above. If you need custom dimensions not listed please contact us as we may be able to do a custom size. • REFUNDS: All our prints are 100% guaranteed. If you're not thrilled with your print when it arrives just contact us and we'll accept the return up to a YEAR after purchase! Check through our feedback to see why nobody ever wants to return their prints! • DELIVERY TIMES: Please note we are based in the United Kingdom. If you are ordering from the USA then deliveries will usually arrive in 2 weeks or less but please be aware that this is NOT guaranteed and they can sometimes take up to 4 weeks to arrive due to the irregularities of international transit so before ordering please bare that in mind.