Fortune Teller Collection (page 4)

Five figures in an interior (charcoal heightened with white body colour)
CTS404696 Five figures in an interior (charcoal heightened with white body colour) by Cavedone, Giacomo (1577-1660) (attr)

Mrs. Leslie Carter seated with a woman reading a crystal ball
MNY381349 Mrs. Leslie Carter seated with a woman reading a crystal ball, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

They had been promised something great, from The Vicar of Wakefield published by J M Dent
2638159 They had been promised something great, from The Vicar of Wakefield published by J M Dent & Son Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Brock

The Drawer of Cards (colour litho)
2818297 The Drawer of Cards (colour litho) by Cain, Henri (1859-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drawer of Cards. Painting by Henri Cain. La Tireuse de cartes. Tableau de M H Cain)

Mouse, is a sign of robbery (colour litho)
2799455 Mouse, is a sign of robbery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mouse, is a sign of robbery)

Roads, surrounded by clouds, predict bad luck (colour litho)
2799454 Roads, surrounded by clouds, predict bad luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roads, surrounded by clouds, predict bad luck)

Castle, you may expect to attain old age (colour litho)
2799451 Castle, you may expect to attain old age (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle, you may expect to attain old age)

Child, means that the person for whom the reading is made is in good company and that everybody... (colour litho)
2799445 Child, means that the person for whom the reading is made is in good company and that everybody... (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child)

Serpent, is a sign of more or less bad luck (colour litho)
2799439 Serpent, is a sign of more or less bad luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serpent, is a sign of more or less bad luck)

Ship, signifies riches, to be earned in business or obtained by inheritance (colour litho)
2799435 Ship, signifies riches, to be earned in business or obtained by inheritance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship, signifies riches)

The Soothsayer
AII78814 The Soothsayer by Manfredi, Bartolomeo (1580-c.1620); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Good Fortune
AII78359 Good Fortune by Spada, Lionello (1576-1622); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Lord Henry Spencer and Lady Charlotte Spencer, later Charlotte Nares
HEH416340 Lord Henry Spencer and Lady Charlotte Spencer, later Charlotte Nares: The Young Fortune Tellers, c.1774-75 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 142.9x113.7 cm; Huntington Library

Fortune-Telling, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith
PT309559 Fortune-Telling, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, pub. Ackermann, 1817 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English

Russian costumes (engraving)
981693 Russian costumes (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian costumes. Illustration for Bankess New System of Geography)

The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617064 The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Dregs in the cup, 1838 (oil on canvas)
NYH149801 Dregs in the cup, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); 106.7x132.1 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Village Dance (oil on panel)
PWI94302 Village Dance (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 140x203 cm; Private Collection; ePeter Willi; Flemish, out of copyright

Illustration for Le Devin du Village by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78
CHT169029 Illustration for Le Devin du Village by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) 1779 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lelu, Pierre (1741-1810); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Evil Eye, 1859 (oil on panel)
STI39730 The Evil Eye, 1859 (oil on panel) by Phillip, John (1817-67); Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling, Scotland; eStirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

At the Fortune Teller, from le Bon Genre, 1800 (colour litho)
CHT189338 At the Fortune Teller, from le Bon Genre, 1800 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Erythraean Sibyl, 1508-12 (fresco)
ALI177916 Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Erythraean Sibyl, 1508-12 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

A cartoon commenting on the popularity of palmistry amongst the wealthy
5310798 A cartoon commenting on the popularity of palmistry amongst the wealthy. Illustrated George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author, 19th century by Du Maurier

The Fortune Teller (litho)
6014196 The Fortune Teller (litho) by Vinea, Francesco (1845-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Illustration for Black & White magazine)

The Fortune Teller, 1869 (oil on canvas)
938610 The Fortune Teller, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Bazille, Jean Frederic (1841-70); 61 x 46 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Cross, is always a bad foreboding (colour litho)
2799468 Cross, is always a bad foreboding (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross, is always a bad foreboding)

Dog, close by, means true and lasting friendship (colour litho)
2799450 Dog, close by, means true and lasting friendship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog, close by)

Fox, if close to the persons card, beware of your acquaintances (colour litho)
2799446 Fox, if close to the persons card, beware of your acquaintances (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fox, if close to the persons card)

Rod, signifies family quarrels, domestic sorrows, trouble in married life, fever, long illness (colour litho)
2799443 Rod, signifies family quarrels, domestic sorrows, trouble in married life, fever, long illness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rod)

Key, close by, successful completion of an enterprise (colour litho)
2799465 Key, close by, successful completion of an enterprise (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key, close by)

Gentleman, this is the principal card of the game and announces the good or bad fortune... (colour litho)
2799460 Gentleman, this is the principal card of the game and announces the good or bad fortune... (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentleman)

Stork, close to the personal card, indicates removal (colour litho)
2799449 Stork, close to the personal card, indicates removal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stork, close to the personal card, indicates removal)

Scythe, messenger of great danger, which may be avoided if good cards surround it (colour litho)
2799442 Scythe, messenger of great danger, which may be avoided if good cards surround it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scythe)

Tree, at a distance of the personal card, is a sign of good health (colour litho)
2799437 Tree, at a distance of the personal card, is a sign of good health (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree, at a distance of the personal card)

Prognostication for ever by Erra Pater, printed by R. Wyer (engraving)
619572 Prognostication for ever by Erra Pater, printed by R. Wyer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Gipsy and Girl (oil on canvas)
TW426702 Gipsy and Girl (oil on canvas) by Phillip, John (1817-67); 111.5x86 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

The Crystal Ball (w / c)
MAL67296 The Crystal Ball (w/c) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939); 62.2x47 cm; Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; British, out of copyright

An old Italian woman with a parakeet in a cage, from Wonderful London
STC427902 An old Italian woman with a parakeet in a cage, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Reading the Palm (oil on canvas)
STC96384 Reading the Palm (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Barclays Dictionary, word: Fortune-teller (engraving)
5997749 Barclays Dictionary, word: Fortune-teller (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortune-teller)

Palm reader, Egypt (litho)
5997011 Palm reader, Egypt (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palm reader, Egypt. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

The Crystal (tempera on silk)
3744277 The Crystal (tempera on silk) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 65x44.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

The King of Clubs (The Kaisers Fortune), illustration from The Kaiser
779886 The King of Clubs (The Kaisers Fortune), illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub. 1916 (litho) by Sullivan

The Astrologer (litho)
908299 The Astrologer (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Astrologue); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

An Astrologer casting a Horoscope, copy of an illustration from
STC202566 An Astrologer casting a Horoscope, copy of an illustration from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd, Oppenheim 1617, used in a History of Magic

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Destiny: A Journey into the World of Fortune Tellers" Step into a realm where mysticism and curiosity intertwine, as we explore the captivating art of fortune-telling. From ancient civilizations to modern times, this 150-year-old journey will take you through various depictions and practices that have fascinated humanity for centuries. In 1884, Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky's brushstrokes brought to life an enchanting scene of fortune-telling. The artist skillfully captured the anticipation on people's faces as they sought glimpses into their future. Traveling across continents, we arrive in West Africa, where cowrie shells became instruments of divination. In Saly, Thies, Senegal, witness how these humble seashells transformed into powerful tools capable of revealing hidden truths about one's destiny. Moving forward in time to 1907, another masterpiece emerges on canvas - "The Fortune Teller. " This oil painting immerses us in a world filled with vibrant colors and intricate details. It serves as a reminder that throughout history, individuals have yearned for guidance from those who possess the gift of foresight. Delving deeper into the past brings us face-to-face with Pieter Brueghel's "The Sermon of Saint John the Baptist. " Amongst its bustling crowd lies a mysterious figure believed to hold prophetic powers. Could this be an early depiction of fortune-telling? Palm-reading has long been associated with divination practices worldwide. In staged photographs from c1910 and c1902 respectively, Gypsy women captivate our imagination by deciphering destinies etched onto palms or foretelling futures through cards. These images offer glimpses into moments frozen in time when seekers eagerly awaited revelations. Even early silent films recognized the allure surrounding fortune tellers; Louise Fazenda mesmerizes audiences in her portrayal during the early 20th century.