Who painted La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller)?

La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) was painted by After Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater in 1716.

Where can I see La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller)?

La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller)?

La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller)

After Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater , 1716

La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is an oil painting by the Baroque artist After Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accession no.: 105698
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Frank Russell

About this work

Overview

La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is an oil on panel painting created in 1716 by an artist working in the style of Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an intimate scene of a woman reading a man's fortune, holding his hand and examining it closely, capturing a quiet moment between the two figures.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a technique akin to glazing, a method that achieves depth and luminosity in the painting, similar to the style of other artists of the period, such as Jean-Honore Fragonard.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held at the Art Institute of Chicago, indicating its significance and recognition within the art historical canon.