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"Trompe" is a captivating art technique that has been used throughout history to deceive the eye and create stunning visual illusions

Background imageTrompe Collection: Slate with pen and comic greeting on a Christmas card

Slate with pen and comic greeting on a Christmas card -- May you never have to chalk it up! Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Childs slate with pen and greeting on a Christmas card

Childs slate with pen and greeting on a Christmas card
Childs slate with pen, sponge and greeting on a Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Childs slate with pen and scribbles on a New Year card

Childs slate with pen and scribbles on a New Year card. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Childs slate with pen and scribbles on a Christmas card

Childs slate with pen and scribbles on a Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Childs slate with pen and baubles on a Christmas card

Childs slate with pen and baubles on a Christmas card. early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Italy. Rome. Spadas Palace

Italy. Rome. Spadas Palace. Built in the 16th century and renovated in the 17th century by Francesco Borromini (1599-1667). Courtyard

Background imageTrompe Collection: New Year card in the shape of a childs slate

New Year card in the shape of a childs slate. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Dog, stork on nest and moonlight scene on a Christmas card

Dog, stork on nest and moonlight scene on a Christmas card
A little dog, a stork on its nest on a roof, and a moonlight scene with water on a Christmas card -- all part of a trompe l oeil assembly of three pictures pinned to a wooden board. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageTrompe Collection: Clown writing on a slate on a Christmas card

Clown writing on a slate on a Christmas card
Clown writing on a childs slate on a Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrompe Collection: Dining room with wall decorations by John Armstrong

Dining room with wall decorations by John Armstrong and Chippendale furniture. Date: 1933

Background imageTrompe Collection: Ceiling of San Ignazio, Rome

Ceiling of San Ignazio, Rome
The trompe l oeil ceiling of San Ignazio in Rome representing the continents

Background imageTrompe Collection: Rayne shoes advertisement, 1964

Rayne shoes advertisement, 1964
Advertisement for classic British shoe brand, Rayne showing a portrait of Mr Edward Rayne, as a backdrop to some styles from the Miss Rayne Autumn Collection

Background imageTrompe Collection: A Trompe L Oeil of Objects Attached to a Letter Rack, 1664 (oil on canvas)

A Trompe L Oeil of Objects Attached to a Letter Rack, 1664 (oil on canvas)
BAL53919 A Trompe L Oeil of Objects Attached to a Letter Rack, 1664 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 45.5x57.5 cm; Museum of Dordrecht, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Collection: American 19th Century, Trompe l Oeil: A Full House with Chips, $2 and $5 Bills, c

American 19th Century, Trompe l Oeil: A Full House with Chips, $2 and $5 Bills, c. 1895, watercolor over graphite mounted on cardboard

Background imageTrompe Collection: Trompe l Oeil Stem of a Maltese Cross

Trompe l Oeil Stem of a Maltese Cross; Joris Hoefnagel, Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600; Vienna, Austria, Europe; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint

Background imageTrompe Collection: John Quick and John Fawcett in Thomas Moretons The Way to Get Married'

John Quick and John Fawcett in Thomas Moretons The Way to Get Married"
John Quick and John Fawcett in Thomas Moretons " The Way to Get Married" John Quick as Toby Allspice and John Fawcett as Dashall in The Way to Get Married by Thomas Morton Inscribed various

Background imageTrompe Collection: Oberammergau - Luftlmaleri Frescoes

Oberammergau - Luftlmaleri Frescoes
Oberammergau is also famous for its " Luftlmalerei, " or frescoes, of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales, religious scenes or architectural trompe-loeil found on many homes

Background imageTrompe Collection: Buick, 1930s, USA

Buick, 1930s, USA

Background imageTrompe Collection: Patchwork Design

Patchwork Design
Design for a patchwork which gives intriguing trompe l oeil effects, which vary according to the way you focus your eyes on it

Background imageTrompe Collection: House and Head

House and Head
A HOUSE AND ITS HEAD

Background imageTrompe Collection: Hair / Long / Evening 1897

Hair / Long / Evening 1897
A young woman with long, dark hair: a kind of trompe l oeil picture, suggesting a landscape as evening falls

Background imageTrompe Collection: Romantic View Ireland

Romantic View Ireland
A ROMANTIC VIEW IN IRELAND (Captain Rock)

Background imageTrompe Collection: Romantic View in Wales

Romantic View in Wales
A ROMANTIC VIEW IN WALES (Sir Watkin Williams Wynn)



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"Trompe" is a captivating art technique that has been used throughout history to deceive the eye and create stunning visual illusions. One notable example of this technique is seen in "Trompe l'oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co, " where the artist skillfully tricks us into believing that what we see is actually the backside of a painting. In the realm of theater, "Bald Prima Donna 20C" employs trompe l'oeil to transport audiences into an alternate reality, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Similarly, Bierling Kuno Holzschnitzerei's work in Oberammergau showcases intricate wood carvings that seem almost lifelike - a true testament to trompe l'oeil mastery. The enchanting Luftlmaleri Frescoes found in Oberammergau mesmerize viewers with their wall paintings depicting candlesticks from grand houses. These seemingly three-dimensional artworks add depth and charm to any space they adorn. Another intriguing twist on trompe l'oeil can be observed in works like "Trompe l'oeil showing wife and mother-in-law. " This clever piece challenges our perception by presenting two contrasting images within one composition. Even everyday objects can become subjects for trompe l'oeil artistry. Take, for instance, a child's slate and toy gun depicted on a Christmas card - an unexpected surprise that adds whimsy to holiday greetings. Moving beyond traditional paintings, Allan Walton's entrance hall design takes advantage l'oeil techniques to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Visitors are transported into another world as they step through his masterful creations. Photography also embraces this illusionary approach; twin sisters Jennifer and Christine Wells at London Zoo were captured beautifully in black-and-white photography on December 10th, 1956.