Sculpture of Instruction (or Education), Brodsworth Hall

This is one of the largest of the 25 mainly Italian sculptures bought by Charles Thellusson from the Dublin International Exhibition of 1865, and one of three signed by Lazzarini. A young girl helps a little boy to read. Both are intent on a scroll in her lap and his hands are clasped reverentially. The sculpture, placed opposite the front door, would have created an instructive first impression for visitors to Brodsworth.