This eighteenth century scenic panel composed of fifteen tiles is a virtuoso effort in scenic trompe-l’oeil. The design places the viewer on a curtained balcony overlooking a landscape. Colorful faux marble columns flank a delicate iron railing. At center, a canary sits within a suspended cage.
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late 18th century
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