Trompe L'oeil

Trompe L'oeil literally means "trick of the eye" in French. This painting I did in a very small hallway with two sets of French doors on either side. The client wanted the effect of an outdoor patio overlooking a garden. Although the client's decor was French and Jeffersonian I ended up borrowing from English and Italian gardens for the composition. It turned out lovely and helped turn a small space into a talking point with guests.