Illusion Collection (page 5)

Roman fresco fragment (plaster and pigment)
5242312 Roman fresco fragment (plaster and pigment) by Roman, (1st century AD); 5.1 A-- 6.4 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Second Style of Roman wall painting)

Mr John Hamley (litho)
5238848 Mr John Hamley (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Hamley. Page from Mahatma magazine)

The Educated Beetle, Ilsa-Becq (litho)
5238830 The Educated Beetle, Ilsa-Becq (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Educated Beetle, Ilsa-Becq)

Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains of Germany, photographed for the first time (b / w photo)
6015631 Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains of Germany, photographed for the first time (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A twin magic lantern (engraving)
5310282 A twin magic lantern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a twin magic lantern for providing views by horizontal movement of the cams A, A)

Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b / w photo)
1766199 Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b/w photo) by Dietz (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houdini, born Erik Weisz (1874-1926) in Budapest

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"Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph)
884528 " Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Allegorical representation of the grand lottery illusion (engraving)
602593 Allegorical representation of the grand lottery illusion (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407557 Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Count Franz de Telek thinks he sees his former lover La Stilla
CHT449099 Count Franz de Telek thinks he sees his former lover La Stilla, illustration for The Carpathian Castle by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel, 1892 (litho) by French School

The thaw (colour litho)
2818365 The thaw (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thaw. Satire on scandals in French public life. Le degel)

Tete de mort (litho)
2775184 Tete de mort (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tete de mort.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Comic postcard, Bald head in the sea, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub
2962485 Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini, King Of Handcuffs (litho)
3100950 Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini, King Of Handcuffs (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini)

Magic advertisements (litho)
3100948 Magic advertisements (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic advertisements)

A Trompe l Oeil of an Open Cupboard, 1665 (oil on canvas)
489042 A Trompe l Oeil of an Open Cupboard, 1665 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 85.1x74.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino: intarsia panels depicting an
AII80428 The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino: intarsia panels depicting an extensive landscape seen through the arches of an arcaded terrace, designed by Baccio Pontelli (d.1492)

The Phenakisticope with a dancing couple card, 1835 (photo)
CHT175003 The Phenakisticope with a dancing couple card, 1835 (photo) by Chevalier, Charles (fl.1835); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

John Thomsons magic lantern (b / w engraving)
5310279 John Thomsons magic lantern (b/w engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Thomsons magic lantern with continuous slide feed)

Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c. 1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets)
3063501 Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c.1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets) by Swanfeldt Tent & Awning Co. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz)

Vase of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1615 (oil on panel)
5864188 Vase of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1615 (oil on panel) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 63.5x45.1 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Phantom pyramid on Adams Peak, Ceylon (b / w photo)
6015629 Phantom pyramid on Adams Peak, Ceylon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phantom pyramid on Adams Peak, Ceylon)

The artist (litho)
5238929 The artist (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The artist. Page from Mahatma magazine)

The mysterious trunk trick (litho)
5238922 The mysterious trunk trick (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mysterious trunk trick)

Ching Ling Foos Marvelous Feats Exposed (litho)
5238851 Ching Ling Foos Marvelous Feats Exposed (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ching Ling Foos Marvelous Feats Exposed)

The Spider, Willmanns Zauberwelt (litho)
5238845 The Spider, Willmanns Zauberwelt (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spider, Willmanns Zauberwelt)

Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes (litho)
5236398 Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes)

The Magic Table, Second Sight (litho)
5236375 The Magic Table, Second Sight (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magic Table, Second Sight)

Enchanted Butterfly, F D Hewes (litho)
5236364 Enchanted Butterfly, F D Hewes (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enchanted Butterfly, F D Hewes)

H J Burlingame, Chicago (litho)
5236363 H J Burlingame, Chicago (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H J Burlingame, Chicago)

W D LeRoy, F O Harrell, Advertisements (litho)
5236362 W D LeRoy, F O Harrell, Advertisements (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W D LeRoy, F O Harrell, Advertisements)

Powell, The Master of Modern Magic, Advertisement (litho)
5236360 Powell, The Master of Modern Magic, Advertisement (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Powell, The Master of Modern Magic, Advertisement)

Hypnotism, F D Hewes, Imro Fox (litho)
5236354 Hypnotism, F D Hewes, Imro Fox (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hypnotism, F D Hewes, Imro Fox)

Experiments In Prestidigitation, The Phantom Bouquet (litho)
5236349 Experiments In Prestidigitation, The Phantom Bouquet (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments In Prestidigitation, The Phantom Bouquet)

Davenport Brothers, Ira Erastus Davenport, William Henry Davenport (litho)
5236347 Davenport Brothers, Ira Erastus Davenport, William Henry Davenport (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Davenport Brothers, Ira Erastus Davenport)

The Pursuit of the Maya, 1924 (oil on canvas)
WH48530 The Pursuit of the Maya, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 142x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

A "Living Picture": a model draped in the American Flag standing atop a
MNY380892 A " Living Picture" : a model draped in the American Flag standing atop a sculpture of a bald eagle, 1900 or 1901 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph)
884523 The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph)
884517 A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

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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.