Art - Reverse Painting on Glass - Hinterglasmalerei

Art - Reverse Painting on Glass - Hinterglasmalerei - Verre Églomisé

The reverse painting, German: Hinterglasmalerei, French Verre Églomisé, on glass is an art form consisting of applying paint or a photograph to a piece of glass and then viewing the inage by turning the glas over and looking through the glass at the image.
by Earl of Cruise

You will be surprised by depth you will get.

Another term used to refer to the art of cold painting and gilding on the back of glass is the French term "verre églomisé", named after the French decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy (1711-86), who framed prints using glass that has been reservese-painted. In German it is known as "Hinterglasmalerei".

Glas is a very special material which gives your home or office a special style of exclusivity.

reverse painting on glass, Hintergalsmalerei, Hinterglasbild, verre églomisé

Reverse photography of ss NORMANDIE, coloured by Daryl LeBlanc © courtsey by Daryl LeBlanc

This traditional technique of reverse painting on glass fell nearly to a complete oblivion after WWI, but was used for decorating the ss NORMANDIE walls in several public rooms, as the Grand Salon, Salon fumoir or Le Grand Salle á Manger Première Classe. The artists have been Jean Dunand, Jean Dupas and René Lalique. And why not recreating a hint of that famous vessels interior in your home?

ss Normandie, reverse painting on glass, Hintergalsmalerei, Hinterglasbild, verre églomisé

Reverse photography of ss NORMANDIE, different background, coloured by Daryl LeBlanc © courtsey by Daryl LeBlanc

After WWII it had nearly to be reinvented. The painting on glass has become a natural selection for refurbishing a new house, especially those built in a traditional rustic style. The style of painting and especially the themes had to be varied and adjusted to new perceptions of the world in modern times. Thus painting on glass started to become popular again since the 1990s.

Originally a photograph by Roger Schall, coloured by Daryl LeBlanc © courtsey by Daryl LeBlanc

This art of reverse painting on glass has been around for many years. It was widely used for sacral paintings since Middle Ages. The most famous was the art of icons in the Byzantine Empire. Later the reverse painting on glass spread to Italy where in Venice it influenced its Renaissance art. Since the middle of the 18th century, reverse painting on glass became favored by the Church and the nobility throughout Central Europe.

TRANSATLANTICO liner © cutaway own collection

Like traditional verre églomisé, proper direct lighting is essential to produce the artist's intended effect. Modern reverse paintings or printings on glas can be used as "lamp" in a room and will create a very special effect.

Transform your best and or most loved pictures and photographs into stylish, glitzing, and even enlighted glas pictures. If b/w or colour photographs, or artwork you love.

Behind glas the picture of choice is highlighted, gleaming and brilliant. The picture is getting a never expected depth. Added by the clean and reflecting surface of glas even the most brilliant photography will be highlighted the more.

If you are interested in more details, which measurings, and if you wish a LED light inclosed, please contact me - gerd.wuesthoff@gmail.com

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