Compulsory Education | Briton Riviere

Compulsory Education (1887) by Briton Riviere (English, 1840–1920) is a charming and humourous fine art piece that captures a delightful moment of childhood imagination. This vintage painting features a young girl earnestly holding a book up to her attentive dog, as if giving him a reading lesson. A beloved example of 19th-century animal and child portraiture, this artwork is ideal for collectors of antique prints and lovers of whimsical storytelling through art. Use the design tools to add custom text or personalise the image.