The Fortune Teller

While a rugged, long-haired man intently reads the palm of a young woman in a wooded glade, a mischievous scene unfolds behind her back. The boy on the right isn't just a bystander; he appears to be an accomplice, reaching for her belongings while she is distracted by the prophecy! François Boucher uses loose, sketchy ink lines and soft watercolor washes to capture this classic 'fortune teller' scam, a popular genre theme that mixed rural charm with a bit of street-smart deception.

Technique: Ink and watercolor

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