Fortune teller 1870

vasilyvereshchagin

character portrait

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

coloured pencil

underpainting

painting painterly

charcoal

watercolor

Vasily Vereshchagin's "Fortune Teller" from 1870 depicts a scene of daily life in Central Asia. The painting portrays a young man, wearing traditional clothing, standing before an older woman, her head covered in a shawl, who is examining his palm. This scene is likely a glimpse into the common practice of fortune telling and the belief in its power. Vereshchagin was known for his realism and depictions of everyday life in various cultures, and this work reflects his meticulous attention to detail.