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After the Hunt — Hunting equipment and game appear to hang against a real door.
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Illusions in painting / 1885

After the Hunt

Hunting equipment and game appear to hang against a real door.

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Trace the points where objects overlap the door and one another.

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William Harnett

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What is After the Hunt?

Hunting equipment and game appear to hang against a real door.

What should I look for in After the Hunt?

Trace the points where objects overlap the door and one another.

What explains After the Hunt?

Overlapping equipment, textured materials, and shadows give a nearly flat arrangement the appearance of physical presence.

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