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Study of three tromp l'oeil archways

Design
1992 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Study of three tromp l'oeil archways of an Islamic influence, detailing tile and fabric patterns in blue, white and red and yellow. The central archway is a keyhole shape and a rug on the floor leads the perspctive into the recess. The two outer arches have a square patterned details at their centre. Set against a stone wall background, yellow, blue and white striped drapery and a spiralled column is also detailed. Painted acrylic and pen on acetate, backed onto white paper.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleStudy of three tromp l'oeil archways (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Acrylic paint and blue and black pen on acetate backed onto white paper.
Brief description
Study of three tromp l'oeil archways of an Islamic influence, detailing tile and fabric patterns in blue, white and red and yellow by Julie Smith.
Physical description
Study of three tromp l'oeil archways of an Islamic influence, detailing tile and fabric patterns in blue, white and red and yellow. The central archway is a keyhole shape and a rug on the floor leads the perspctive into the recess. The two outer arches have a square patterned details at their centre. Set against a stone wall background, yellow, blue and white striped drapery and a spiralled column is also detailed. Painted acrylic and pen on acetate, backed onto white paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 42.2cm
  • Width: 60.4cm
Styles
Production typeDesign
Marks and inscriptions
Four pieces of yellow tape (One on each corner)
Credit line
Given by Julie Smith
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.5592:1-2000

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Record createdNovember 28, 2001
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