La Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller)
After Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater
1716
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
After Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater
1716
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a woman telling a man's fortune in this painting. She's holding his hand, looking at it closely. This painting is interesting because it shows a quiet moment between two people. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist Jean-Honore Fragonard, but since this is "After Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater", let's explore the technique used here which is similar to glazing.
