Artwork
La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller)
La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacques Sablet. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is a 1792 oil painting by Jacques Sablet, a Swiss-French artist active in Paris.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a fortune teller surrounded by a group of people in a rustic outdoor setting, a common subject in genre painting of the period. The fortune teller, dressed in a long white dress, is engaged with the group, holding someone's hand.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a warm color palette with earthy tones and soft, diffused lighting, creating a contemplative atmosphere. The Rococo style is evident in the painting's gentle, serene quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1792, La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure is now held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques-Henri Sablet (b. 28 Jan. 1749, Morges, † 22 Aug.1803, Paris) was a Swiss-French painter, part of a family of artists of Swiss origin. He was also known as Franz der Römer, Giacomo Sablez, Giacomo Sablé, Jacob…
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