trompe l'oeil
- a painting, etc. that creates such a strong illusion of reality that the viewer may not at first be sure whether the thing depicted is real or a representation
- an illusion or effect of this kind
See trompe l'oeil in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(trômpˈ loiˈ)
noun pl. trompe l'oeils (loiˈ) - A style of painting that gives an illusion of photographic reality.
- A painting or effect created in this style.
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