"Behind the Curtain" (2010) Painting by Tatiana Mcwethy

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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Oil on Linen Canvas
  • Dimensions Height 50in, Width 40in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is not framed
  • Categories Classicism Still life
"Behind the Curtain" is a captivating Still Life painting that masterfully blends illusion and reality, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. The artwork presents a trompe-l'Oeil effect, where a painted curtain partially reveals a vivid bouquet of flowers.The delicate folds of the curtain are painted with meticulous detail, creating the illusion of [...]
"Behind the Curtain" is a captivating Still Life painting that masterfully blends illusion and reality, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. The artwork presents a trompe-l'Oeil effect, where a painted curtain partially reveals a vivid bouquet of flowers.The delicate folds of the curtain are painted with meticulous detail, creating the illusion of fabric cascading away to unveil the intricate beauty behind it.
A bird's nest with speckled eggs rests subtly at the bottom, symbolizing life's potential and cycle of creation. The objects within the scene - flowers, bird and nest -invite reflection on the fragility of existence, the inevitability of change, and the hidden layers of reality.
The artist's use of illusion not only showcases skill but also suggests a deeper message: the curtain represents the veils we place between ourselves and the true essence of things. This painting elegantly captures a moment where the seen and unseen coexist, evoking a sense of curiosity and contemplation.

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Tatiana McWethy was born in the Ukraine in the town of Berditchev. At an early age she won prizes for her art in Hungary, Romania, and Czechoslovakia. After graduating from Zheleznogorsky Art College, she studied [...]

Tatiana McWethy was born in the Ukraine in the town of Berditchev.  At an early age she won prizes for her art in Hungary, Romania, and Czechoslovakia.  After graduating from Zheleznogorsky Art College, she studied several years at the St. Petersburg Academy of Art.  In 2006 Tatiana married and moved California. Since that time she participated in many art exhibitions, won prestigious art awards, painted frescos and iconostasis for churches. Her art works are in numerous art collections in the US and around the world.

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