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What is reverse glass painting called?

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What is reverse glass painting called?
Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of antique reverse glass paintings
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique reverse glass paintings Continental, 18th Century Frame: Height 46cm, width 40cm
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18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass

Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glass takes the place of canvas in this Qing Dynasty reverse glass painting dating to the 19th
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19th Century Qing Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Verre Eglomise Chinese Export reverse glass painting. Beautiful Chinese reverse glass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George
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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

Reverse Glass Painting with chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning reverse glass painting, masterfully created in early 19th-century China, features a
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Style of Arthur B. Davies, Art Nouveau Muses, Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New York, NY
Style of Arthur B. Davies Untitled (Muses), c. 1920 Reverse glass painting 19 x 24 in. Reverse
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1920s Art Nouveau Nude Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Laid Paper

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