Michelangelo Meucci Paintings

Originally a scenic backdrop for a French theater during the 1920s, this large painted canvas can be considered a trompe-l’œil. A trompe-l’oeil (literally “deceive the eye”) is a sty...

A stunning trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) mid 20th century Italian oil painting by artist Alfano Dardari. This work depicts a beautiful flower in a vase with a perfect little droplet of water resting ever so gently on a petal. The flower in the vase sits atop a shelf upon which a gorgeous butterfly has alighted. Also on the shelf is a gold watch. And do you see a thread through all of this? I do. Mind you, it's my opinion but I'll happily share it with you. Memento Mori. Instead of defining it for you, I'll offer this description from the Tate in London: "Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning ‘remember you must die’. A basic memento mori painting would be a portrait with a skull but other symbols commonly found are hour glasses or clocks, extinguished or guttering candles, fruit, and flowers. Closely related to the memento mori picture is the vanitas still life. In addition to the symbols of mortality these may include other symbols such as musical instruments, wine and books to remind us explicitly of the vanity (in the sense of worthlessness) of worldly pleasures and goods. The term originally comes from the opening lines of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible: ‘Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity...

Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830 Indian Company School A pair of 19th Century Indian mica gouache paintings on mica. Depicting the water carrier and of a Purdah bullock...

Hilly landscape Measures: 50 cm x 45 cm 65 cm x 60 cm framed 19.7 in x 17.7 in 25.6 in x 23.6 in framed Oil painting on board. Dense, material painting that gives stru...

Trompe L'oeil Hyperrealism oil painting abstract surrealist photo realist art of early country living. This charming vintage trompe l’oeil scene i...

This unique painting has an appeal to hunters and dog lovers, As it represents a special scene with a hunting dog tracking Ducks. The sky is well painted and the overall view of a Marshy hunting scene is perfect for someone that loves The great outdoors.

Large oil on canvas by Alex Berdal

Antique Victorian Americana watercolor portrait of a young boy dressed in blue and holding a horn. Signed P. Hackett on the back of the frame.

Title: Witchetty Grub Dreaming Artists: Australia Aboriginal Artist Sam Dickensen Medium: Acrylic on canvas Measurement: 53.5" x 48" Stretched no...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Italian Trompe-l'œil with this exquisite pair of paintings by the renowned artist Piero Antonelli, executed in 1961. Each canvas unfolds a...

French Trompe L’oeil painting, Frederic Chopin Musical Theme Incredibly detailed illusionistic painting of a collection of music paraphernalia relat...

Vintage (20th Century) trompe l'oeil still life featuring all facets of correspondence – hand-written notes and letters, wax-sealed envelopes, and a feather quill – held to a woo...