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Pair of Trompe L'oeil Painting of Cherubs Playing, 19th Century
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Pair of Trompe L'oeil Painting of Cherubs Playing, 19th Century

19th century
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An impressive pair of 19th century oil on canvas trompe l'oeil paintings depicting cherubs playing on the back of a goat and hunting in the garden.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Trompe Loeil Cherub Paintings to the 19th Century.

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SA990281
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SKU00001404
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Description
An impressive pair of 19th century oil on canvas trompe l'oeil paintings depicting cherubs playing on the back of a goat and hunting in the garden.
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Trompe Loeil Cherub Paintings to the 19th Century.

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SA990281
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001404
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs.
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Archive I A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs.

Pair of Trompe L'oeil Painting of Cherubs Playing, 19th Century

Archive II A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View II
Archive III A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View V
Archive VI A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs. View IX
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A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs.
Pair of Trompe L'oeil Painting of Cherubs Playing, 19th Century
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A pair of framed 19th-century monochrome trompe loeil oil paintings depicting cherubs in shades of beige and grey designed to resemble stone reliefs.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood
  • ColourBeige, Grey
  • MotifsPutti figures, Grisaille shading, Bas-relief illusion
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century French Chateau style trompe l'oeil oil paintings on canvas depicts cherubs playing in garden scenes, presented in simple grey wooden frames with flat mouldings. The artwork employs grisaille shading in beige and grey tones to create a bas-relief illusion of carved stone putti figures. One painting shows cherubs interacting with a goat and a basket of grapes, while the other portrays figures hunting amidst foliage and trees. Each rectangular piece measures 70 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Neoclassical wall art of this scale suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway, where the monochrome palette and classical imagery coordinate with traditional interiors.

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Trompe loeil, translated from French as fool the eye, is an artistic technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that depicted objects exist in three dimensions. Widely utilised in 18th and 19th-century French decorative interiors, it was often painted on canvas panels, overdoors, and murals to simulate architectural carvings or stone bas-reliefs.

Grisaille trompe loeil paintings were executed using oil or tempera paint on stretched canvas or timber panels. Artists employed a monochromatic colour palette composed of greys, ochres, and neutral earth tones to imitate the light, shadow, and texture of sculpted marble, plaster, or stone.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate craquelure across the painted surface, historic canvas weaves, and period timber stretcher frames. The brushwork demonstrates controlled chiaroscuro shading techniques designed to interact with directional natural light in period interior settings.

Mount a pair of trompe loeil panels symmetrically above a hallway console table, fireplace mantelpiece, or sideboard to establish architectural balance. The neutral, monochromatic tones allow classical motif artwork to integrate into contemporary minimalist schemes or traditional period settings.

Dust canvas surfaces gently using a clean, soft-bristled brush to prevent particulate accumulation. Position artworks away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources, and consult a professional art conservator for periodic cleaning or varnish stabilization.
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