The Fortune Teller

About this work

This photo shows two women in a dim room. The older woman wears a white cap and a dark dress, sitting with her back to a wooden chair. The younger woman stands close, touching her chin as she looks down at the older woman’s hands, which rest on a small wooden table. On the table sits a deck of cards, and beside it is a woven basket with a few items inside. The older woman’s face is lined, and her hands look strong, while the younger woman’s posture is thoughtful. The lighting is soft, focusing on their faces and the cards. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create drama in photos like this.