“The Fortune Teller”

Unidentified (French), "The Fortune Teller", mid 19th century, carved and painted bone, lithograph, watercolor and gilt on paper and mother of pearl, 10 3⁄4 x 20 1⁄2 in. (27.3 x 52.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore through Mr. Henry L. Milmore, 1959.16.5
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Artwork Details

Title
“The Fortune Teller”
Artist
Unidentified (French)
Date
mid 19th century
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
10 3⁄4 x 20 1⁄2 in. (27.3 x 52.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore through Mr. Henry L. Milmore
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved and painted bone, lithograph, watercolor and gilt on paper and mother of pearl
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group
  • Recreation — courting
  • Animal — bird
  • Animal — dog
  • Recreation — leisure — reading
  • Occupation — occult — fortune teller
Object Number
1959.16.5
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1959.16.5

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