Mercer County - Princeton - Masters of Illusion: The Legacy of John F. Peto
Wednesday, November 14 – Mercer County Masters of Illusion: The Legacy of John F. Peto November 15, 2018–May 12, 2019 Opening Reception: November 14 at 6 p.m. Morven is pleased to partner with the John F. Peto Studio Museum to present a new look at trompe l’oeil art in New Jersey. Trompe l’oeil , pronounced “ tromp loi ,” is a French phrase meaning “to deceive the eye,” which is used to describe paintings that create the illusion of a three-dimensional scene. Born in Philadelphia in 1854, John Frederick Peto is now recognized as one of America’s most accomplished trompe l’oeil artists. After studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Peto moved to Island Heights , New Jersey where he played cornet in the Methodist Camp and worked quietly out of the public eye. In addition to Peto’s paintings, the exhibition will feature Peto’s photography done in and around Island Heights. The John F. Peto Studio Museum is housed in...
