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The fortune teller

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The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection

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Wallach Division Picture Collection

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Title
The fortune teller
Names
Phillip, John, 1817-1867 (Artist)
Knolle, Friedrich, 1807-1877 (Engraver)
Collection

Wallach Division Picture Collection

Fortune Telling

Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1871-11 (Inferred)
Library locations
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection
Shelf locator: PC FORTU-Tel
Topics
Fortune telling cards
Cats
Fortune telling
Upper class
Genres
Reproductive prints
Notes
Source note: Art journal. London : Virtue & Co., 1839-1912.
Physical Description
Steel engravings
Extent: 24 x 30 cm (9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
Description
"If our memory does not lead us astray, this picture was exhibited at the Royal Academy, in 1862, under the title of 'Doubtful Fortune.' It must be admitted that in expression and deep feeling Phillip was almost invariably wanting; his strength consisted in a gorgeous display of colour. Yet there is no lack of expression in 'The Fortune-Teller;' enough of cunning and deceit are seen in that repulsive countenance to assure all but a voluntary dupe of her readiness to play any part that may be the means of increasing her own worldly store; and she is evidently working upon the feelings of the Spanish maiden, who has come to learn her future destiny. Most probably the painter intended this, and hence he called the picture by the title he appended to it. The face of the furthermost figure, whom we presume to be the young lady's attendant, is most suggestive of an unfavourable reading of the cards; while the action and expression of the lady herself, indicate deprecation of the intelligence to which she listens. The contrast between her graceful figure and attitude, and those of the gipsy-woman, is most effective; each is a foil on the other. The arrangement of the two principal figures was, undoubtedly, a work of much study: nothing could be better than the graceful balance they show, even to the position of the arms and hands; yet all is natural. The picture is the work of a master of composition and colour."--from source text.
Type of Resource
Still image
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b17959650
Barcode: 33333159486832
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 4eded8a0-c551-012f-9db4-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Item timeline of events

  • 1817: Creator Born
  • 1867: Creator Died
  • 1871: Issued
  • 2014: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

MLA Format

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "The fortune teller" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1871-11. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e1-365f-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Chicago/Turabian Format

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "The fortune teller" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 23, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e1-365f-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

APA Format

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. (1871-11). The fortune teller Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e1-365f-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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The fortune teller