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Portrait of a Fortune Teller

Chauncy Rykert

National Gallery of Art

The image features a woman shown from head to knee, crouched with her left hand resting on her knee and right hand holding cards. She has curly hair that falls to her shoulders and wears earrings, a necklace, and a headpiece. Her facial features include large eyes and a direct gaze. She is dressed in an outfit with a blouse, embellished sleeves, and a skirt with netting overlay. Her left wrist has a bracelet, and she wears shoes with buckles. The background appears blurred, with vegetation or textured backdrop. A card is visible on the ground by her right foot.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
gelatin silver print (cabinet card)
Dimensions
10636 × 14183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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