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Folk Art Trompe l'Oeil Double Portrait, c. 1780-90

Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Folk Art trompe l'oeil reversible double portrait, oil on board depicting a man on the left and and a woman on the right; when reversed a different man and woman appear; the wormy panel attached to the frame with wrought iron nails. (See photo.)

Reversible double portraits such as this are usually novelty items of the "Before Marriage/ After 3 Weeks of Marriage" type, where the 'before' portraits show a happy smiling couple, and the 'after' depicts them frowning and miserable. The theme is not uncommon in ceramic, glass and pewter plates, the lids of small boxes, etc.

This example differs in that the sitters are not particularly happy or sad, regardless of the orientation. They appear to be less caricatures than portraits of actual people, suggesting a political or literary context.

More Information

Origin:	Spain
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil on wood panel
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1780-90
Styles / Movements:	Trompe l'oeil, Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	8113664
Incollect Reference #:	287767

Dimensions

W.	8.5 in;	H.	6.75 in;	D.	0.5 in;
W.	21.59 cm;	H.	17.15 cm;	D.	1.27 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art, established in 1948, specializes in period European furniture, modern design, and an extensive selection of paintings and sculpture. Contact us at 314.644.7066 or robert@robertmorrissey.com to explore our curated collection.

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