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Trompe l'oeil

Giuseppe Voltolini

National Gallery of Art

The image shows various printed and hand-drawn materials including a map, an architectural drawing, and a manuscript, surrounded by smaller images like military figures, floral still life, and landscapes. The color palette consists of muted tones like light blues, browns, grays, and hints of green and pink. The map is positioned centrally and angled diagonally, with the manuscript above it. The building drawing is on the right, and scenic artwork to the lower right. Drafting tools are on the lower left. The diverse images are arranged over a lined background, resembling items on a work surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
watercolor with pen and ink on laid paper
Dimensions
10733 × 7566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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