Storyteller Collection

Senegal - Griot playing a Kora
Senegal - seated Griot playing a Kora, a 21-stringed harp lute that originated in the Gambia River valley with the Mandinko but is one of the most popular instruments in Senegal

Story telling, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Story telling, c1906. Group of Apache men, two on horseback, others seated, listening and looking on as one member of the party is marking the ground with a stick

Statue of Hoja Nasruddin, a semi-mythical storyteller who appears in Sufi teaching-tales around the world. Lyabi Hauz, a wonderful and relaxing plaza, the heart of city life in Bukhara

Act Two: The House of Kakogawa Honzo from the play Chushingura (Treasury of Loyal Retainers)
5859853 Act Two: The House of Kakogawa Honzo from the play Chushingura (Treasury of Loyal Retainers), c.1779-80 (colour woodblock print; chuban) by Shunsho

David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold)
8677957 David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold) by Master of the Dresden Prayer Books (fl.c.1460-1520); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature)
BEN5463323 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire, 1858 (engraving)
7355526 The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire, 1858 (engraving) by Staal, Pierre Gustave Eugene (Gustave) (1817-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire)

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Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print)
7415591 Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print) by Tapissier, Edmond (E.Tap) (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Charles Perrault's story "Le Petit Poucet", illustration by E)

Bahram Gur and Azada, from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025)
XOS5886468 Bahram Gur and Azada, from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025), 1500s (opaque watercolour & gold on paper) by Iranian School (15th Century)

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The Booty Cat, 1938 (print)
7415590 The Booty Cat, 1938 (print) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Charles Perrault's story "Le Chat Botte")

The Death of Dido, 1650-66 (oil on canvas)
7210228 The Death of Dido, 1650-66 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666) (after); 107x145 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Don Juan and the commander: The banquet (w/c)
885784 Don Juan and the commander: The banquet (w/c) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: A legendary)

Don Stefano, monk of San Galgano, kneeling before St. Galgano, 1320 (painting on wood)
885886 Don Stefano, monk of San Galgano, kneeling before St. Galgano, 1320 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (14th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Norandino and Lucina discovered by the Ogre, 15th century (oil on canvas)
7129581 Norandino and Lucina discovered by the Ogre, 15th century (oil on canvas) by Alberti, Antonio (Antonio da Ferrara) (c.1400-49); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Scenes from the Story of Roman Lucretia, c. 1410 (tempera on wood)
7386934 Scenes from the Story of Roman Lucretia, c.1410 (tempera on wood) by Master of Charles of Durazzo (fl.14th century); National Museum, Krakow

The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7387163 The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 68 x 45 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914))

Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264605 Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264603 Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

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The Princess picking Lice from the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7387162 The Princess picking Lice from the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 68.5 x 45.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo

Soria Moria Palace, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7387112 Soria Moria Palace, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 46 x 69 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914))

Murals depicting scenes from the Ramakian at at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264620 Murals depicting scenes from the Ramakian at at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264608 Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264631 Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264613 Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

Hercules and Omphale, Queen of Lydia, c. 1587 (oil on canvas)
XAM65693 Hercules and Omphale, Queen of Lydia, c.1587 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Francesco (Francesco da Ponte) (1549-92); 178x374 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
7264618 Mural depicting scenes from the Ramayana at Wat Phra Kaeo, the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand by Thai School

Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
5861070 Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Pozzi, Stefano (1699-1768); 98.2x136 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Heroic deed of Prince Michail Volkonsky during the polish siege on 1610
FIA5346004 Heroic deed of Prince Michail Volkonsky during the polish siege on 1610 by Demidov, Vasily Kuzmich (fl.1833-1848); Regional Art Museum

Morgiana kills 37 thieves hidden in jars (drawing)
ELD4870404 Morgiana kills 37 thieves hidden in jars (drawing) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Morgiana kills 37 thieves hidden in jars Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba)

Ali Baba shows the gold bags to his wife Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba
ELD4870522 Ali Baba shows the gold bags to his wife Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1945 Private Collection by Robida

The chief of the thieves pretend he's an oil merchant Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba
ELD4870453 The chief of the thieves pretend he's an oil merchant Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1945 Private Collection by Robida

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1910 (print)
7315168 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1910 (print) by Brehm, Worth (1883-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover illustration for the Harper & Brothers 1910 edition of Mark Twain's The)

The forty thieves Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1945 Private Collection
ELD4870476 The forty thieves Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1945 Private Collection by Robida

Ali baba overhears a group of forty thieves visiting their treasure store Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba
ELD4870538 Ali baba overhears a group of forty thieves visiting their treasure store Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1945 Private Collection by Robida

Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho)
FIA5403498 Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); 52x69 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

At the Grandmother's (oil on canvas)
3712855 At the Grandmother's (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Scene from a Thousand and One Nights Tale, 1864 (illustration)
7311768 Scene from a Thousand and One Nights Tale, 1864 (illustration) by Barbant, Charles (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Far, far away Soria Moria Palace shimmered like Gold, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7305590 Far, far away Soria Moria Palace shimmered like Gold, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 45.4x68.8 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo

Old man and young woman, in Arabian Nights, c. 1850 (engraving)
7298949 Old man and young woman, in Arabian Nights, c.1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Engraving illustrating a volume from " 1001 Nights")

The Song of Roland is an epic poem based on the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778, Song of Roland
7279672 The Song of Roland is an epic poem based on the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778, Song of Roland by Unknown Artist

Young Women Entertaining a Sultan, c. 1850 (engraving)
7298950 Young Women Entertaining a Sultan, c.1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Engraving illustrating a volume from " 1001 Nights" (Thousand and One Nights)

A Storyteller in the Middle East, Eunuch in the Bedroom of the Lady of the Harem, 1888, Historic
7278841 A Storyteller in the Middle East, Eunuch in the Bedroom of the Lady of the Harem, 1888, Historic by Unknown Artist

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In the vibrant streets of Senegal, a Griot skillfully plucks the strings of his Kora, weaving tales that transcend time and space. His melodic voice carries the ancient stories of kings and heroes, captivating listeners young and old. Meanwhile, in a cozy corner adorned with vintage prints, Little Tom Thumb takes center stage. With each turn of the page from 1938's print, this tiny protagonist embarks on extraordinary adventures that ignite imaginations and teach valuable life lessons. Traveling further back in time to the 1500s, we find ourselves immersed in a Shahnama (Book of Kings) masterpiece. Bahram Gur and Azada come to life through opaque watercolor strokes and delicate gold accents on paper. Their tale unfolds before our eyes as they navigate love's trials amidst an opulent backdrop. Venturing into more contemporary realms, "The Booty Cat" leaps off its 1938 print. This mischievous feline enchants readers with its cunning escapades while reminding us to embrace our playful side. A statue stands tall honoring Hoja Nasruddin - a semi-mythical storyteller who imparts wisdom through Sufi teaching-tales. His presence serves as a reminder that storytelling transcends cultures and generations; it is an art form capable of touching souls across borders. "The Death of Dido, " depicted on canvas between 1650-66, captures the heart-wrenching moment when love meets tragedy. Through brushstrokes laden with emotion, this painting immortalizes Dido's anguish as she bids farewell to her beloved Aeneas. "Don Juan and the commander: The banquet" portrays a scene filled with intrigue painted delicately using watercolors. It invites us into Don Juan's world where passion intertwines with danger during an unforgettable feast. Don Stefano kneels humbly before St. Galgano in a timeless painting from 1320.