Loeil Collection

Wall paintings of candlesticks from the House
Trompe l oeil wall paintings of candlesticks from the House of Castor and Pollux, Pompeii, excavated 1828. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of

Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho)
1762601 Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Deborah Sampson Gannett (December 17)

The Capture of Escalette, 18th November 1676 (black ink & mapping pen with w / c on paper)
449361 The Capture of Escalette, 18th November 1676 (black ink & mapping pen with w/c on paper) by Bonnet, Sylvain (fl.1672-92); 49.2x37.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Beato Jacopone da Todi (tempera on panel)
828658 Beato Jacopone da Todi (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (13th century); San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Fra Jacopone da Todi, O.F.M. (ca)

Antique wall painting from the House of Black Walls, Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall painting with figures, column, plinth and festoons from the House of Black Walls, Casa de Bronzi, Pompeii, excavated by Professor Zahn, December 4, 1833

Wall painting from the Casa del Poeta Tragico
Trompe l oeil wall painting with vignettes, skirting, cornice, column, and mask from the House of the Tragic Poet, Casa del Poeta Tragico, Pompeii, excavated 1828

Plate and jardiniere from Niderviller, France
Plate with trompe l oeil illustration of landscape pasted on wood grain, and flower pot or jardiniere with botanical decoration from Niderviller, Lorraine, France

Naval Battle given near Agouste, 22nd April 1676 (black ink & mapping pen with w / c
449362 Naval Battle given near Agouste, 22nd April 1676 (black ink & mapping pen with w/c on paper) by Bonnet, Sylvain (fl.1672-92); 49.6x38.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco)
780494 Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Lazzaro Vasari, Luca Signorelli, Spinello Aretino)

Design for a frontispiece with a view of Rome inside the Porta del Popolo
449353 Design for a frontispiece with a view of Rome inside the Porta del Popolo and a view of the Pincio (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); eThe Devonshire Collections

Jupiter with Cupid and Venus (fresco)
2560089 Jupiter with Cupid and Venus (fresco) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; British, out of copyright

The Myth of Jupiter and Juno, Elizabeth Saloon (fresco)
2560088 The Myth of Jupiter and Juno, Elizabeth Saloon (fresco) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; British, out of copyright

Jupiter dispatching Mercury on a mission, Elizabeth Saloon (fresco)
2560087 Jupiter dispatching Mercury on a mission, Elizabeth Saloon (fresco) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; British, out of copyright

William Cavendish (engraving)
2597571 William Cavendish (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: William Cavendish)

Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco)
780496 Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Lazzaro Vasari, Luca Signorelli, Spinello Aretino)

Eye enclosing the theatre at Besancon, France, 1847 (engraving)
CHT206301 Eye enclosing the theatre at Besancon, France, 1847 (engraving) by Ledoux, Claude Nicolas (1736-1806); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Marguerite Josephine Wiemer (Marguerite Georges)
XEE956352 Portrait of Marguerite Josephine Wiemer (Marguerite Georges) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite Georges (1787-1867) was a French stage actor

St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis, scenes from the life of St Catherine of
1762100 St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis, scenes from the life of St Catherine of Alexandria, c

Portrait of Louis de Silvestre (engraving)
955210 Portrait of Louis de Silvestre (engraving) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); 39.1x26.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco)
780498 Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Lazzaro Vasari, Luca Signorelli, Spinello Aretino)

Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco)
780495 Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Lazzaro Vasari, Luca Signorelli, Spinello Aretino)

God blessing Abraham with a son, Camera di Abramo (Nuziale)
780510 God blessing Abraham with a son, Camera di Abramo (Nuziale) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco)
780497 Portrait of a man, Camera della Fama, 1548 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Lazzaro Vasari, Luca Signorelli, Spinello Aretino)

Childs slate and toy gun on a Christmas card. early 20th century

Entrance hall by Allan Walton, carried out by Fortnum & Mason, with lightly marbled walls in ivory and pale green with rose pink, and a trompe l oeil effect seascape in perspective. Date: 1933

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"Unveiling the Artistic Tapestry of L'oeil: A Journey Through Time and Mediums" Step into the House's enchanting world as wall paintings of candlesticks flicker with a timeless glow, illuminating forgotten tales. A child's slate and toy gun on a Christmas card evoke nostalgic memories, capturing the innocence and joy of bygone celebrations. Marvel at Allan Walton's masterpiece in the entrance hall, where brushstrokes dance harmoniously to create an immersive visual symphony. "Reminiscences of 1865" whispers secrets from an oil canvas, transporting us to another era filled with untold stories waiting to be discovered. Deborah Sampson comes alive in litho form, her portrait revealing strength and resilience that transcends time. "The Capture of Escalette" unfolds before our eyes through meticulous black ink strokes and mapping pen precision on delicate paper. Beato Jacopone da Todi's tempera on panel mesmerizes with its divine beauty, inviting contemplation and spiritual introspection. An antique wall painting from Pompeii's House of Black Walls offers a glimpse into ancient lives frozen in time—a testament to human existence throughout history. The Casa del Poeta Tragico unveils a captivating wall painting that speaks volumes about tragedy, passion, and the enduring power of art itself. Niderviller presents exquisite craftsmanship through a plate and jardiniere—French elegance immortalized in delicate porcelain forms. Witness naval battle unfold near Agouste through masterful strokes of black ink & mapping pen combined with watercolors—an epic tale etched forever onto paper. In Camera della Fama’s fresco "Portrait of a Man, " we encounter an enigmatic figure whose gaze beckons us to uncover his story hidden within these walls.