Trompe l’oeil painting has been around since early Roman times and became very popular during the Baroque period (when it acquired its name). Today it remains a, intriguing and unique way to add visual interest to a space.
✽ George Washington was once fooled by a trompe-l'œil painting when he visited the studio of Charles Willson Peale. Upon entering a room containing on its far wall such a painting of someone descending a stair (apparently into the room), he is said to have bowed to the figure before he realized it was a painting.
✽ Trompe L’oeil: (pronounced “trump loy”) is a french phrase that translates to mean “trick the eye”.
Trompe L’oeil
Trompe L’oeil painting provides a charming and entertaining element that captivates all viewers. It is a playful yet elegant feature that will add enchantment to any space.
With illusion of life-like objects, realistic figures, and convincing architectural elements, Trompe l’oeil tricks the eye into believing an imaginary realm of painting. This style is a highly skilled artistic endeavor which oftentimes requires artists to utilize mathematical equations to calculate the correct proportions and perspective needed to create the complex illusions.
A fanciful form of architectural Trompe L’oeil is known as quodlibet which features realistically rendered paintings of such items as paper-knives, playing-cards, ribbons and scissors, apparently accidentally left lying around, painted on walls.
Trompe L’oeil painting provides a charming and entertaining element that captivates all viewers. It is a playful yet elegant feature that will add enchantment to any space.
With illusion of life-like objects, realistic figures, and convincing architectural elements, Trompe l’oeil tricks the eye into believing an imaginary realm of painting. This style is a highly skilled artistic endeavor which oftentimes requires artists to utilize mathematical equations to calculate the correct proportions and perspective needed to create the complex illusions.
A fanciful form of architectural Trompe L’oeil is known as quodlibet which features realistically rendered paintings of such items as paper-knives, playing-cards, ribbons and scissors, apparently accidentally left lying around, painted on walls.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
• Entertaining
• Elegant
• Ancient Art Form
• Affordable Alternative
