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Miss Lenormand in prison (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT266907 Miss Lenormand in prison (litho) (b/w photo) by Champion, A (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Marie Anne Adelaide Le Normand (1772-1843) en prison; French professional fortune teller; chiromancienne; chiromancie; called the Sibyl of the faubourg St. Germain ; consulted by high society; card reader of Napoleon I and Empress Josephine; opened a cabinet of divining ; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23379524
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Bars Cell Cheiromancy Chiromancy Desk Divination Fortune Telling Imprisoned Inkpot Jail Occult Palm Reading Palmistry Paranormal Planet Seer Seeress Prisoner
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Miss Lenormand in Prison - A Captive Seeress
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. In this black and white lithograph, we are transported back to the 19th century, where we find ourselves inside the confines of a prison cell. The focus of the image is Miss Lenormand herself, a renowned French professional fortune teller known for her mastery in chiromancy. Despite her imprisonment, she exudes an air of mystique and wisdom. Seated at a wooden desk adorned with an inkpot and quill, Miss Lenormand appears undeterred by her surroundings. Her gaze is fixed upon something beyond our view - perhaps peering into the future or seeking solace within her own thoughts. Behind bars that symbolize confinement, she remains resolute in her craft. The details within the image speak volumes about Miss Lenormand's life as a seeress. The presence of cards on the table suggests her connection to high society; even Napoleon I and Empress Josephine sought guidance from this enigmatic woman. The goose quill represents both divination and communication through writing - tools that have undoubtedly aided her throughout her career. This print serves as a reminder that even behind bars, true power cannot be contained. Miss Lenormand's imprisonment may physically confine her, but it does not diminish the strength of her abilities or dampen the allure surrounding them. As viewers, we are left captivated by this glimpse into history and intrigued by what secrets lie hidden within those prison
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