Dark Academia
Souvenir of the Columbian Exposition
Jacob Atkinson
A masterfully executed trompe-l'oeil painting capturing a collection of late 19th-century mementos against a rich wood grain.
U.S.A.
John Haberle
1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful trompe-l’oeil depiction of currency and ephemera that plays with the boundary between art and reality.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1889, John Haberle’s 'U.S.A.' is a premier example of late 19th-century American trompe-l’oeil painting. The artist meticulously renders the textured surface of a weathered dollar bill and a blue stamp against a deep, dark ground, showcasing the incredible technical skill required to deceive the eye into seeing physical objects instead of paint.
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