Painted Georgian and Regency furniture often had trompe l’oeil details as part of the decoration in order to deceive the eye.
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The images in this gallery show pieces that have elements of trompe l’oeil. This includes grisaille, polychrome; a French Cabinet painted with a Trompe L’oeil with vase and flowers; and a simulated portoro column (column before and after being painted).