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La diseuse de bonne aventure. (Vieille femme predisant l avenir dans les cartes). Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur carton, debut 19e siecle. State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg
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La diseuse de bonne aventure. (Vieille femme predisant l avenir dans les cartes). Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur carton, debut 19e siecle. State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg
FIA5342491 La diseuse de bonne aventure. (Vieille femme predisant l avenir dans les cartes). Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur carton, debut 19e siecle. State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg. by Russian School (19th century); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Anxiety Clairvoyance Curiosity Descendants Doubt Grandparents Old Age Pack Of Cards Prediction Spare Time Wrinkle Ball Games Fear Parlour Game Thinking
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This print showcases a masterpiece titled "La diseuse de bonne aventure" by an esteemed Russian master from the early 19th century. Painted with oil on cardboard, this artwork is housed in the prestigious State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg. The image depicts an elderly woman predicting the future through reading cards, her weathered face reflecting both doubt and curiosity. Her wrinkled hands delicately handle a deck of cards, symbolizing her expertise in clairvoyance and fortune-telling. Surrounding her are vibrant colors that bring life to the scene, evoking a sense of childhood nostalgia and youthful imagination. Intriguingly captured within this painting is not only the woman's occupation but also themes of anxiety, fear, and deep contemplation. The viewer is invited to ponder upon questions about destiny and what lies ahead. Through this artwork, we catch a glimpse into the parlour game culture prevalent during that era where fortunetelling was often practiced for entertainment purposes. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' fascination with divination practices and their desire to seek guidance for their lives. This print transports us back to 19th-century Russia, offering us an intimate connection with its rich cultural heritage while igniting our own curiosity about what awaits us in the future.
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