Artwork
Fortune Teller
Fortune Teller is a print by the Impressionist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.287
About this work
Overview
Fortune Teller is a 1867 print by Mariano Fortuny, a Spanish artist known for Romantic and Orientalist works. The print depicts a scene of divination.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows three figures in a dimly lit room: a fortune teller reading cards, a client watching intently, and a child observing from nearby. The scene reflects Fortuny's interest in genre scenes and exoticized cultural motifs.
Technique & Style
The print features loose, expressive lines and heavy shading, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist's quick, sketchy style captures the mood of the scene.
History & Provenance
The print is signed by Fortuny and titled 'Tireuse de Cartes' (fortune teller) in French. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds a copy of this work.
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Artist
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist genre…
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