Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Art > Paintings
A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas)
781615 A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 63x52.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22460118
© Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
Cabinet Cabinets Doors Engravings Keyhole Naturalism Naturalistic Realism Realistic Trompe L Oeil Trompe L œil Trompe Loeil Trompe Lœil Keyholes
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Realism
> Arts
> Artists
> Related Images
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Realism
> Realism art gallery
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Art
> Paintings
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Paintings
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> German School
> Fine Art Finder
> Interiors: Domestic
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable trompe l'oeil painting of a cabinet door with an engraving. Created by the German School in the 18th century, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 63x52.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The photograph, taken by eRafael Valls Gallery in London, UK, beautifully captures the intricate details and realistic qualities of this naturalistic artwork. The artist's skillful execution brings to life every element of this wooden cabinet door. From the meticulously carved engravings to the delicate keyhole, each feature appears so lifelike that it deceives our senses into believing it is real. This trompe l'oeil technique, meaning "fool the eye" in French, has been masterfully employed here to create an illusionary effect. The realism portrayed in this painting is truly astonishing - one can almost feel the texture of the wood and hear its creaking sound when opened or closed. The attention to detail extends even further as we notice other cabinets within cabinets through additional keyholes scattered across the composition. This intriguing piece invites viewers to question their perception and marvel at how art can imitate reality so convincingly. It serves as a testament to both artistic talent and human fascination with creating optical illusions through paintbrushes and canvases.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
