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.
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.
Artist & collection
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…
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