Canvas Print : Fortune Telling Canary
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Fortune Telling Canary
A young woman with a hooked nose, wearing a cloche hat, asks an old gipsy woman if her canary can tell her fortune. Date: early 1930s
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Media ID 7201621
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10168908
Asks Bird Cage Cage Caged Canary Cloche Fortune Gipsy Hooked Nose Telling Paranormal
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step into the enchanting world of the past with our exquisite Fortune Telling Canary Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, transports you back to the early 1930s where a young woman, with a hint of intrigue in her eyes, seeks answers from an old gipsy woman. The old woman cradles her canary, believed to possess the power of fortune-telling, as they engage in a mysterious ritual. Bring this mystical scene into your home and add a touch of timeless allure to your decor. Our Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Experience the magic of history with Media Storehouse."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from the early 1930s, a young woman with a distinctive hooked nose and cloche hat approaches an old gipsy woman, her eyes fixed intently on the small cage perched before them. The cage contains a canary, its bright yellow feathers a striking contrast against the worn, earthy tones of the gipsy's camp. The young woman's expression is one of anticipation and curiosity, as she leans forward to ask the gipsy if the canary can tell her fortune. The gipsy woman, with her weathered features and knowing smile, seems to hold all the answers. Her dark, piercing eyes seem to gaze into the soul of the young woman, as she carefully considers the request. The paranormal belief in the ability of birds, particularly canaries, to predict the future was a common belief in many cultures, including the Romani community. The use of a bird cage as a tool for fortune-telling is an intriguing practice that dates back to ancient times. The belief was that the movements and behaviors of the birds, especially their songs, could reveal insights into the future or the unknown. This tradition was particularly popular in Europe and the Americas during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The image captures a moment of suspense and intrigue, as the young woman seeks answers to her questions from the old gipsy woman and her fortune-telling canary. The use of the cloche hat and the bird cage adds to the overall atmosphere of the scene, transporting us back in time to an era of mystery and wonder. The photograph is a beautiful reminder of the enduring fascination with the paranormal and the belief that animals, even birds, can hold the keys to the unknown.
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