Fortune Teller 1935 - 1940

"Fortune Teller" is a 1935-1940 print by American artist Hugh Botts. The print, part of the WPA Federal Art Project, depicts a fortune teller in a city setting with a bird perched on a small table. Botts's detailed rendering of the street scene captures the hustle and bustle of urban life. This realistic print showcases Botts's skill in etching, a technique that uses an acid bath to create lines on a metal plate, creating a detailed and nuanced print. The print's dark tonality adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to the scene. "Fortune Teller" is a popular example of American realism, reflecting the social and economic changes of the time. This print is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.