This painting was meant to trick the eye. The letter rack is a "trompe-l'oeil," an artistic technique used to create a 3D optical illusion. This painting was likely used as a cover on a cabinet door, and would have been flipped to reveal another painting on the other side. Swipe to see the other side. Now that's a reveal. . . . . 🏷: #LetterWritingDay #GettyMuseum #Art #Painting #Trompeloeil