Photographic Print : Fortune Telling Canary
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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
14"x11" Photo Print
Step into the enchanting world of the past with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, 'Fortune Telling Canary' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back to the early 1930s. Witness the intrigue as a young woman, with a hint of curiosity in her hooked nose and a cloche hat on her head, seeks answers from an old gypsy woman. The canary, with its beady eyes and intricately patterned cage, is said to hold the secrets of the future. Add this mesmerizing print to your collection and let the magic of yesteryears unfold in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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