Art, Symbol & Imagination
The Little Fortune-Tellers: Rama and Luxman
A turbaned traveller stands beneath a spreading tree with small birds among its branches. The original caption names The Little Fortune-Tellers in the tale of Rama and Luxman, where a night watch reveals warnings of danger.
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Illustrator not identified. "The Little Fortune-Tellers: Rama and Luxman" [editorial title]. In Old Deccan Days, Collected by Mary Frere from Anna Liberata de Souza’s narration; introduction and notes by Sir Bartle Frere; illustrations by Catherine Frances Frere. John Murray reprint, February 1929, visually verified from the latest line of the retained publication history; title undated. Original collection first published February 1868., 1929, John Murray. Source scan leaf 85. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0476-0085
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Old Deccan DaysCollected by Mary Frere from Anna Liberata de Souza’s narration; introduction and notes by Sir Bartle Frere; illustrations by Catherine Frances Frere1929More from this book
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Illustrator not identified. The Little Fortune-Tellers: Rama and Luxman. Old Deccan Days. Scan leaf 85. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0476-0085