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20th century American Schooltrompe l'oeil
$1,104.28
£800
€943.15
CA$1,529.75
A$1,672.08
CHF 880.64
MX$20,559.78
NOK 11,005.59
SEK 10,354.09
DKK 7,041.19
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The work belongs to the American School of trompe-l’œil painting, a genre that flourished in the 19th century, delighting viewers with illusions of reality. The composition presents a wooden board background, carefully painted to mimic grain, knots, and the surface of a cupboard or panel. The illusion is so precise that the objects seem physically attached to the board.
A cork is suspended from a string, its shadow carefully rendered to heighten the three-dimensional effect. Nearby rests a playing card—the three of diamonds (naipes)—slightly tilted, its edges curling as if casually pinned against the surface.
To one side, a pair of metal scissors gleams, the painter capturing their reflective sharpness. A small printed card depicting flowers adds a touch of delicacy, its bright floral motif contrasting with the plain background. A cluster of keys dangles from a or nail, suggesting everyday utility, while a folded piece of cloth introduces texture, painted with careful highlights and shadows to mimic the softness of fabric.
The composition is both orderly and playful, a deliberate arrangement of common objects transformed into a clever puzzle for the eye. Each element appears as if it could be grasped, lifted, or untied, yet all remain firmly within the painted illusion.
This kind of painting reflects the American fascination with illusionism, craftsmanship, and the beauty of humble objects, aligning with works by artists such as William Michael Harnett and John F. Peto, who elevated the trompe-l’œil tradition into a distinctly American art form.
- Creator:20th century American School (American)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
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- Gallery Location:GB
- Reference Number:Seller: b491stDibs: LU2841216894192
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