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"All Fates he vow d to him were known, And yet He could not tell his own"
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"All Fates he vow d to him were known, And yet He could not tell his own"
XTD75449 " All Fates he vow d to him were known, And yet He could not tell his own", caricature of a fortune teller, pub. by R. Ackermann, 1815 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright
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Astrology Charlatan Customers Fall Fraud Frightened Globes Horoscopes Skeleton
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In this intriguing and thought-provoking caricature titled ""All Fates he vow d to him were known, And yet He could not tell his own"", created by the talented artist Thomas Rowlandson in 1815, we are transported into a world of mystery and deception. The image depicts a bustling scene inside the fortune teller's parlor, where customers eagerly seek answers about their destinies. The room is adorned with horoscopes and globes, symbolizing the allure of astrology and divination. A mischievous cat lurks in the corner, adding an air of mysticism to the atmosphere. However, what catches our attention most is the expression on each customer's face - they appear frightened and skeptical. At the center of it all stands the enigmatic fortune teller himself. With a sly smile on his face, he confidently claims knowledge of everyone else's fate while failing to grasp his own future. This irony highlights both human curiosity for understanding what lies ahead and our inherent inability to truly predict our own paths. Rowlandson masterfully exposes charlatanism through this satirical portrayal. Behind a curtain at one end of the room, we catch sight of a skeleton - perhaps representing truth or mortality lurking beneath deceitful practices. This print invites us to question our belief in fortune-telling while reminding us that true self-discovery cannot be found through external means alone. It serves as a timeless reminder that sometimes even those who claim insight into others
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