George Platt (1839-1899) Oil on Canvas Painting, Fortune Teller GypsyGeorge W. Platt was an active painter in the state of Illinois and Colorado. He was known as a survey artist, stil- life painter, and portrait artist. Trompe paintings of Western-themed still-life’s were his specialty.Platt’s subject matter here is a young woman dressed in Bohemian Gypsy/Fortune Teller attire. She points at a card while simultaneously putting forth a wry smile, seemingly knowing something about the fortune of the painting’s viewer. “Consultant” is labeled on one of the cards atop the table.Lower left signed “Copyright 1897 G.W. Platt”Dimensions: 34” x 27.75” framed. 30” x 23.5” sightPickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $150 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available. Under UV light touch up paint is visible on the wall behind the fortune teller and on the table. Signature lower left does Not react to UV light and is original to painting.