Fortune Teller 1954

"Fortune Teller" is a 1954 lithograph by American artist Benton Spruance (1904-1967). The work depicts a stylized figure with a prominent necklace in a unique blue tone against a white background. This minimalist style, utilizing broad, geometric shapes, is characteristic of Spruance's work and reflects the influence of Abstract Expressionism and early Modernist movements. While the subject's face is obscured, the title suggests a focus on fortune-telling practices and perhaps an exploration of human intuition and mystery. The print's simplified composition and use of bold color create a striking visual impact, inviting viewers to engage with its abstract qualities and symbolic implications.