
Anamorphosis Painting of Perspective View of a Ship Model
- artist:
- Unattributed
- maker:
- Willem van de Velde





An anamorphosis painting of a perspective stern view of a ship model / Artist unknown, c.1744-1774. Oil on panel; 43.5 x 52.5 cm in gilded frame, 53.5 x 62 x 4.3 cm. Formerly attributed to 'Van de Velde'. Panel is made from three pieces of wood, the paint overlaid. Painted viewing circle encloses an image of a woman's head. Ship model is of French origin; mounted upon a marbled tabletop. With cylindrical mirror (see 1948-326/2) and anamorphic prints (see 1948-326/3-22).
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1948-326/1
- type:
- oil painting
- taxonomy:
-
- visual and verbal communication
- anamorphosis
- visual and verbal communication
- oil painting - visual work
- credit:
- Gabb Collection