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John Haberle
A masterful trompe-l’oeil depiction of currency and ephemera that plays with the boundary between art and reality.
Time and Eternity
John Haberle
1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 19th-century American trompe-l'oeil painting capturing symbols of time and faith with stunning realism.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Olive green, Aged gold, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted by John Haberle circa 1889, this oil on canvas is a premier example of the American trompe-l'oeil tradition. The composition carefully arranges a pocket watch, a rosary, and playing cards against a weathered wooden surface, using meticulous detail and shadow to create a convincing illusion of three-dimensionality and a meditation on the passage of time.
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