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Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
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Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
XIR173087 Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); 64.5x33 cm; Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Finland; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12740474
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Curling Grain Illusion Illusionistic Illusory Ripped Shadow Tack Tear Torn Evert Wooden Board
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This print showcases the mesmerizing "Trompe l'Oeil Portrait of a Lady" by Edwaert Colyer or Collier. Painted in oil on canvas during the 17th century, this artwork measures 64.5x33 cm and is currently housed at the Ateneum Art Museum, part of the Finnish National Gallery in Helsinki, Finland. The painting itself is a true masterpiece of illusion and deception. Through skillful brushwork and meticulous attention to detail, Colyer creates an astonishingly lifelike representation of a lady. The trompe l'oeil technique employed here tricks the viewer's eye into perceiving three-dimensionality where there is none. In this particular composition, we see a female figure depicted on curling paper attached to a wooden board with visible grain texture. The artist has even included small details like tack marks and shadows to enhance the illusion further. However, upon closer inspection, one can notice subtle tears and rips in the paper surface that reveal its true nature as an artistic creation. This photograph captures not only the beauty of Colyer's work but also highlights its illusory qualities through sharp focus and excellent lighting. It serves as a testament to both historical Dutch artistry and contemporary photographic expertise.
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