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Kate and Sue having fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy), while Tom and Jerry
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Kate and Sue having fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy), while Tom and Jerry
Kate and Sue having fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy), while Tom and Jerry attract their attention. Food is cooking in pot on fire: old womans bed is folded against wall (right)and her pet cat sits beside her. Illustration by IRC and G Cruikshank for Pierce Egan Life in London 1821. Aquatint
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1821 Aquatint Attention Augury Cards Cruikshank Divination Fire Folded Housing Kate Life Occult Pierce Prophecy Read Sits Wall Attract Bedsitter Cartomancy Egan Fortunes Jerry
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In this illustration from 1821, we are transported to a scene where the mystical art of cartomancy unfolds before our eyes. Kate and Sue, two curious women, eagerly have their fortunes read in the cards by an enigmatic fortune-teller. As they lean in with anticipation, their attention is momentarily diverted by the mischievous duo of Tom and Jerry who playfully vie for their notice. Amidst this lively atmosphere, a pot simmers over an open fire, filling the air with tantalizing aromas as food cooks to perfection. The humble abode reveals itself through subtle details - an old woman's bed neatly folded against the wall on one side while her loyal pet cat sits contentedly beside her. The intricate aquatint technique employed by IRC and G Cruikshank brings every element of this enchanting tableau to life. From the delicate lines that define each character's features to the rich shading that adds depth and dimensionality, it is evident that great care was taken in crafting this visual narrative. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we are reminded of how divination practices like cartomancy were woven into everyday life during 19th-century London. It serves as a fascinating glimpse into a world where belief in prophecy coexisted with mundane activities such as cooking meals or tending to pets. This print captures not only a moment but also offers us insight into "Life in London" during those times – where even within small bedsitters like these
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