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Longhi has placed the scene in one of the arcades of the Doge’s Palace. The inscription on the pillar probably refers to Francesco Loredan, who was elected Doge of Venice in 1752. On the wall behind, another inscription relates to the election of a priest for the parish of San Trovaso. Compared to the muted background, the foreground has plenty of patterns and textures, like the fortune teller’s embroidered skirt and her client’s lace shawl and flowing dress.
Title
A Fortune Teller at Venice
Date
about 1756
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 59.1 x W 48.6 cm
Accession number
NG1334
Acquisition method
Bought, 1891
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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