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Trompe L Oeil Collection

"Trompe l'oeil: An Artistic Illusion" Step into the world of trompe l'oeil, where art seamlessly blends with reality

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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Winter Egg, 1913 (quartz, platinum, orthoclase, diamonds
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Oliver Cromwell, c. 1653 (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Young Mechanic, 1848 (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Virgin and Child with St. Helena and St. Francis (oil on panel)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Dancing Satyr, from the Villa of Mysteries, 1st century BC (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Frescos on the walls of the Pentheus room, House of the Vettii, 1st century AD (photo)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: One Dollar Silver Certificate, 1898 / 1900. Creator: Victor Dubreuil
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Judgement of Paris, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: A painted urn in a niche in the staircase hall, Kings Weston House, Bristol
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: A baroque ceiling on the ground floor at Radnor House, Middlesex
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The prophet Isaiah and an Angel, dome of the sacristy of Saint Mark, Santuario della Santa Casa
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Book of Hours, vol 137, 2v, 16th century (Bound in red velour, with metal corners)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Borromini perspective or colonnade, Spada gallery, Rome, Italy
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The prophet Jeremiah and an angel, dome of the sacristy of Saint Mark, Santuario della Santa Casa
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Fan with a mask design and scenes from the Venice Carnival, c. 1900
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Silverware in an Open Cabinet (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Trompe l'oeil: Letter rack with an hourglass, a razor and scissors, 1664 (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Exterior of the Diptych of a Franciscan Friar (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: A door flanked by two guards, from the Tomb of the Augurs, 5th century BC (mural painting)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Triumph of the name of Jesus (Il Trionfo del nome di Gesu)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Vault of the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, fresco in trompe l oeil representing
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Portrait of Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711), 18th century (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Summer of Saint-Michel, 1932 (oil on canvas)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Musical instruments Marquetry by Fra Giovanni da Verona (late 15th - beginning 16th century)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Detail of 'The Assumption of Mary', 1745-48 (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Iupiter with the Eagle, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: The Louvre of Napoleon III 'View of the Palais du Louvre and the portrait of Napoleon III
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Detail of a bench with a panel depicting a chalice (wood)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Angel, detail of 'The Assumption of Mary', 1745-48 (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Escapando de la critica (Escaping Criticism) - Borrell del Caso, Pere (1835-1910)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: Detail of 'The Assumption of Mary', 1745-48 (fresco)
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Trompe L Oeil Collection: View of the Castle of Compiegne Painting by Simeon Fort (1793-1861)


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"Trompe l'oeil: An Artistic Illusion" Step into the world of trompe l'oeil, where art seamlessly blends with reality. From ancient frescoes to modern masterpieces, this captivating technique has been enchanting viewers for centuries. Transport yourself back in time to the Villa of Livia, where a trompe l'oeil garden mural from 40-20 BC adorns the walls. Marvel at its intricate details and lifelike depiction of nature, blurring the line between painting and reality. Fast forward to 1913 and discover "The Winter Egg, " a dazzling creation crafted from quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds. This exquisite piece showcases how trompe l'oeil can transcend traditional mediums and transform them into something truly extraordinary. In "Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from c. 1602 by an unknown artist captures our attention with its deceptive realism. The fruits and vegetables appear so tangible that one might be tempted to reach out and touch them. Moving through history's tapestry of artistry is Oliver Cromwell's portrait from c. 1653. With meticulous brushstrokes capturing every wrinkle on his face, this oil on canvas work exemplifies how trompe l'oeil can breathe life into portraiture. Venturing beyond paintings lies architectural marvels like Kings Weston House in Bristol or Radnor House in Middlesex. These black-and-white photographs transport us into grand spaces adorned with baroque ceilings or painted urns nestled within niches – all meticulously designed to deceive our senses. "The Young Mechanic" by Nathaniel Jocelyn takes us back to 1848 when trompe l'oeil was used as a storytelling device. Through skillful rendering techniques, we witness a young boy engrossed in his mechanical pursuits – an illusion so convincing it almost feels like we are witnessing the scene firsthand.