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Trompe l'Oeil Letter Rack and Music Book
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
This 17th-century trompe l'oeil masterpiece creates a stunning illusion of a crowded letter rack with hyper-realistic detail.
Still Life (Trompe-l'Oeil Letter Rack)
Evert Collier
1696 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An intriguing 17th-century trompe-l'oeil masterpiece depicting personal effects tucked behind leather straps.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Holds both light walls and moodier rooms
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Muted red, Soft cream
About the piece
Created in 1696 by Dutch master Evert Collier, this oil painting is a masterful example of trompe-l'oeil ('fool the eye') art. It features various contemporary documents, a quill, and a comb tucked into a letter rack, rendered with startling realism that invites the viewer to reach out and touch the objects.
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