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UnknownA Tompe l'oeil still life of hanging birds
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About the Item
English School, c. 1800
Still life of hanging birds
Oil on panel
Panel size - 8 x 6 in
Framed size - 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in
This trompe-l'œil still life is a striking example of illusionistic painting, where the artist skillfully creates a hyper-realistic depiction of two dead birds hanging against a wooden background. The technique tricks the viewer into perceiving the painted objects as real, an effect heightened by the meticulous rendering of feathers, shadows, and the delicate red string.
Trompe-l'œil (French for "deceive the eye") was particularly popular in European art from the Renaissance through the 19th century, often used to showcase an artist's technical prowess. This type of imagery was also common in hunting-themed artworks, symbolizing themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life—a subtle nod to the vanitas tradition.
What makes this piece especially compelling is the stark contrast between the soft, lifelike birds and the rigid, unforgiving surface they hang from, reinforcing the tension between life and death.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Stoke, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU446315774602
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