1738 · Medium Not Listed
An intriguing and meticulously detailed 18th-century trompe l'oeil study of bats and writing implements against a textured wood grain background.
$243
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From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in softened golden tones — sits quietly within a room.
About the piece
Created in 1738 by Gabriel Orm, this fascinating trompe l'oeil painting masterfully tricks the eye with its realistic depiction of two bats, a knife, and a quill pen seemingly pinned to a wooden surface. The warm, earthy tones of the timber and the fine detail of the bats' wings and fur make it a striking example of curiosity-driven naturalist art that perfectly suits a library or study.
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1738 · Medium Not Listed
An intriguing and meticulously detailed 18th-century trompe l'oeil study of bats and writing implements against a textured wood grain background.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in softened golden tones — sits quietly within a room.
