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Illusion Collection (#14)

"Unveiling the Illusion: From Blossom to Decay, a Journey of Perception" Step into the world where reality and imagination intertwine

Background imageIllusion Collection: The Conjuror (oil on panel) (pre-restoration)

The Conjuror (oil on panel) (pre-restoration)
XIR93883 The Conjuror (oil on panel) (pre-restoration) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 53x65 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageIllusion Collection: Six Stages of Mending a Face, 1792 (etching)

Six Stages of Mending a Face, 1792 (etching)
XJF869675 Six Stages of Mending a Face, 1792 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: published by S. W. Fores 1792)

Background imageIllusion Collection: Idylle, 1884

Idylle, 1884
XAM46272 Idylle, 1884 by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageIllusion Collection: Advertisement for Maskelyne & Devants Mysteries (print)

Advertisement for Maskelyne & Devants Mysteries (print)
XJF365340 Advertisement for Maskelyne & Devants Mysteries (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birthplace of all famous illusions)

Background imageIllusion Collection: Act II, scene X: the courtyard of the King of Naxos (oil on canvas)

Act II, scene X: the courtyard of the King of Naxos (oil on canvas)
XOT359132 Act II, scene X: the courtyard of the King of Naxos (oil on canvas) by Torelli, Giacomo (1608-78); Pinoteca Civica di Fano, Fano

Background imageIllusion Collection: Act III, scene V: Courtyard of the Elysian Fields (oil on canvas)

Act III, scene V: Courtyard of the Elysian Fields (oil on canvas)
XOT359133 Act III, scene V: Courtyard of the Elysian Fields (oil on canvas) by Torelli, Giacomo (1608-78); Pinoteca Civica di Fano, Fano

Background imageIllusion Collection: Act II, scenes I and VIII (oil on canvas)

Act II, scenes I and VIII (oil on canvas)
XOT359131 Act II, scenes I and VIII (oil on canvas) by Torelli, Giacomo (1608-78); Pinoteca Civica di Fano, Fano, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageIllusion Collection: Act I, scenes VII and VIII: Baccus Temple (oil on canvas)

Act I, scenes VII and VIII: Baccus Temple (oil on canvas)
XOT359130 Act I, scenes VII and VIII: Baccus Temple (oil on canvas) by Torelli, Giacomo (1608-78); Pinoteca Civica di Fano, Fano

Background imageIllusion Collection: The Conjuror (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

The Conjuror (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR345992 The Conjuror (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Background imageIllusion Collection: Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c. 1753 (oil on canvas)

Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c. 1753 (oil on canvas)
XIR390352 Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c.1753 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 78x178 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

Background imageIllusion Collection: Monsieur Philippe at the Strand Theatre, 1845 (engraving)

Monsieur Philippe at the Strand Theatre, 1845 (engraving)
XJF3037833 Monsieur Philippe at the Strand Theatre, 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageIllusion Collection: 2653529; out of copyright

2653529; out of copyright

Background imageIllusion Collection: Hunting Equipment (oil on canvas)

Hunting Equipment (oil on canvas)
BAL226670 Hunting Equipment (oil on canvas) by Leemans, Johannes (c.1633-88); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageIllusion Collection: Two Venetian magicians sawing a woman in half (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Two Venetian magicians sawing a woman in half (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR226141 Two Venetian magicians sawing a woman in half (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

Background imageIllusion Collection: Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)

Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
XIR173087 Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); 64.5x33 cm; Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Finland; Dutch

Background imageIllusion Collection: Trompe l Oeil with a Statuette of Hercules (oil on canvas)

Trompe l Oeil with a Statuette of Hercules (oil on canvas)
XIR169555 Trompe l Oeil with a Statuette of Hercules (oil on canvas) by Valette-Penot, Jean (1710-77); 80x63 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageIllusion Collection: A trompe l oeil of an open glazed cupboard door, with numerous papers and objects

A trompe l oeil of an open glazed cupboard door, with numerous papers and objects
BAL142778 A trompe l oeil of an open glazed cupboard door, with numerous papers and objects, 1666 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts

Background imageIllusion Collection: Man with delusions on his deathbed, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin

Man with delusions on his deathbed, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin Hertzen, 1710

Background imageIllusion Collection: Bouquet of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1618 (oil on copper)

Bouquet of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1618 (oil on copper)
XOS1249125 Bouquet of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1618 (oil on copper) by Bosschaert, Ambrosius the Elder (1573-1621); 55.5x39.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; Flemish

Background imageIllusion Collection: Harry Houdini in chains, c. 1899 (b / w photo)

Harry Houdini in chains, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
XOS1766207 Harry Houdini in chains, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageIllusion Collection: Harry Houdini, King of Cards, 1895 (colour lithograph)

Harry Houdini, King of Cards, 1895 (colour lithograph)
XOS1766205 Harry Houdini, King of Cards, 1895 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Erik Weisz (1874-1926) in Budapest.); American

Background imageIllusion Collection: Maboroshi, Illusion. Utagawa, Kunisada, 1823-1880, artist, 1857. 1 print : woodcut

Maboroshi, Illusion. Utagawa, Kunisada, 1823-1880, artist, 1857. 1 print : woodcut, color; 33.1 x 23.1 cm. Print shows two men

Background imageIllusion Collection: USA, Washington, Walla Walla. The illusion of a bottle inside a glass in a Walla

USA, Washington, Walla Walla. The illusion of a bottle inside a glass in a Walla Walla winery

Background imageIllusion Collection: Europe, Italy, Siena. Ornate cathedral interior dome

Europe, Italy, Siena. Ornate cathedral interior dome

Background imageIllusion Collection: EZRA LOOMIS POUND (1885-1972). American poet

EZRA LOOMIS POUND (1885-1972). American poet. Photographed in 1916 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Background imageIllusion Collection: HARRY KELLAR (1849-1922). American magician. A new aerial illusion exhibited by Kellar

HARRY KELLAR (1849-1922). American magician. A new aerial illusion exhibited by Kellar, 1889

Background imageIllusion Collection: Antique illustration of decoration-interior of Villa Barbaro (Maser, Italy)

Antique illustration of decoration-interior of Villa Barbaro (Maser, Italy)
Antique illustration of decoration of the interior of Villa Barbaro or Villa di Maser (Maser, Veneto, Italy) by the 16th century Italian architect Andrea Palladio

Background imageIllusion Collection: Antique illustration of decoration-interior of Villa Barbaro (Maser, Italy)

Antique illustration of decoration-interior of Villa Barbaro (Maser, Italy)
Antique illustration of decoration of the interior of Villa Barbaro or Villa di Maser (Maser, Veneto, Italy) by the 16th century Italian architect Andrea Palladio

Background imageIllusion Collection: Man carries a lamp on an Egyptian street - Egyptian Darkness

Man carries a lamp on an Egyptian street - Egyptian Darkness
Egyptian Darkness - a phrase meaning very intense darkness, which comes from Exodus X.21-2: God then said to Moses, Stretch out your hand towards heaven, and let darkness

Background imageIllusion Collection: Plain Jane to Beautiful Buxom Betty

Plain Jane to Beautiful Buxom Betty
From a cygnet to a swan... What is required to turn a girl from one thing into another... Date: circa 1910s

Background imageIllusion Collection: Mural in the town of Sigean, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Mural in the town of Sigean, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Background imageIllusion Collection: Felt tip pen in glass of water, appearing to be bent

Felt tip pen in glass of water, appearing to be bent

Background imageIllusion Collection: Glass rod refracted in beaker of water

Glass rod refracted in beaker of water

Background imageIllusion Collection: Inauguration of Teatro Regio in Turin, with performance of opera Arsace by Francesco Feo (1691-1761)

Inauguration of Teatro Regio in Turin, with performance of opera Arsace by Francesco Feo (1691-1761)
Italy, 18th century. Inauguration of the Teatro Regio in Turin, with the performance of the opera Arsace, by Francesco Feo (1691-1761), scenic design by Ferdinando Bibiena (1657-1743), December 26

Background imageIllusion Collection: Inauguration of Teatro Regio in Turin with performance of opera Arsace by Francesco Feo (1691-1761)

Inauguration of Teatro Regio in Turin with performance of opera Arsace by Francesco Feo (1691-1761)
Italy, 18th century. Inauguration of the Teatro Regio in Turin, with the performance of the opera Arsace, by Francesco Feo (1691-1761), scenic design by Ferdinando Bibiena (1657-1743), December 26

Background imageIllusion Collection: Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) on plant stem, side view

Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) on plant stem, side view

Background imageIllusion Collection: Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on Ragwort flower (Jacobaea vulgaris)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on Ragwort flower (Jacobaea vulgaris)

Background imageIllusion Collection: Slowworm (Anguis fragilis), a snake-like lizard, curled up

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis), a snake-like lizard, curled up

Background imageIllusion Collection: Insects camouflage, illustration

Insects camouflage, illustration Zoology, Insects

Background imageIllusion Collection: Egypt, Red Sea, swarm of Yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) forming a bait ball

Egypt, Red Sea, swarm of Yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) forming a bait ball

Background imageIllusion Collection: Entertainment for National Fire Service firefighters

Entertainment for National Fire Service firefighters -- sawing the lady in half!

Background imageIllusion Collection: Sands SkyPark infinity swimming pool on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Marina Bay

Sands SkyPark infinity swimming pool on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIllusion Collection: Art Science Museum and city skyline from Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Art Science Museum and city skyline from Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIllusion Collection: School of fish formed into a heart shape, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

School of fish formed into a heart shape, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIllusion Collection: USA, Glass beads give the illusion of floating in air

USA, Glass beads give the illusion of floating in air

Background imageIllusion Collection: USA, Washington, Bellevue. Christmas lights zoomed

USA, Washington, Bellevue. Christmas lights zoomed

Background imageIllusion Collection: USA, Glass bead gives the illusion of floating in air

USA, Glass bead gives the illusion of floating in air

Background imageIllusion Collection: Magic hammer of good luck in Japanese mythology

Magic hammer of good luck in Japanese mythology
UCHIDE-NO-KOZUCHI. Magic hammer of good luck in Japanese mythology




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"Unveiling the Illusion: From Blossom to Decay, a Journey of Perception" Step into the world where reality and imagination intertwine. In London, England, UK, Banksy's thought-provoking street art challenges our perception of society. Meanwhile, at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa, nature paints an enchanting picture with waterfalls and rainbows that seem almost too perfect to be real. Delve deeper into the realm of illusions with Co's "Trompe l'oeil, " a masterpiece from 1670 that tricks our eyes into believing we are looking at something entirely different. Travel back in time to 1863 when French illusionist Henri Robin captured a ghostly apparition in a spirit photograph by Eugène Thiébault. Experience the Pepper's Ghost Illusion where specters seemingly materialize before your eyes. Marvel at Penrose stairs artwork that defies logic and challenges our understanding of space and perspective. Witness the breathtaking sight of a rainbow over Uig Sands (Traigh Chapadail) or Iceland's majestic Gullfoss waterfall cascading down steep canyons. But illusions aren't limited to visual arts alone; they also grace theatrical performances like Bald Prima Donna from the 20th century – an absurd yet captivating play that blurs reality and fiction seamlessly. And let us not forget about impossible shapes like the Impossible Triangle artwork or Icelands most famous waterfall Gullfoss tumbling down endlessly in its mesmerizing beauty. In this world filled with illusions, we question what is real and what is merely smoke and mirrors. It reminds us that sometimes things are not as they seem – whether it be fleeting blossoms turning into decay or ghosts haunting photographs. So embrace these moments of wonderment as you navigate through life's intricate web of illusionary delights.