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Reversed Person (Abstract Geometric)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reversed version of himself. The color palette used for this work is; Seal Brown (Black), Horses Neck
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hostile Territory
by South African artist Conrad Botes, reverse glass painting
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
into both his painting and printmaking art practice, and his satirical comics, published – alongside
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pieta I, Reverse Glass Painting by South African artist Conrad Botes
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
into both his painting and printmaking art practice, and his satirical comics, published – alongside
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
19th Century Spanish Oil Painting of a Classical Woman by Rico y Cejudo
By Jose Rico y Cejudo
Located in Alexandria, VA
and retaining a paper label on the reverse
Painting: 14.5" x 8.5"
Frame: 20.5" x 15"
Jose Rico
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Paintings
Be-bops-aboobs-alot, reverse acrylic on plexiglass imagist painting and collage
Located in Chicago, IL
Lee Grantham, Be-bops-aboobs-alot, 1989
Reverse acrylic on plexiglass painting and newspaper
Category
1980s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Acrylic, Newsprint
Geometric Reverse Painted Glass Op Art Painting, circa 1960
s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A clean, bright and colorful reverse-painted glass painting, unsigned.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings
Winter Landscape Painting by August H.O. Rolle
By August H.O. Rolle
Located in Alexandria, VA
, titled and signed on reverse.
Painting: 20" x 24".
Frame: 24" x 28".
August Herman Olson Rolle
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
American Art Deco Reverse Painted Glass, Aluminum Framed Figural Cocktail Tray
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Art Deco reverse painted glass figural cocktail tray features two mirrored geese
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Reverse glass painting of Oriental figure, 19th century
Located in London, GB
A reverse glass painting of an elegant Oriental figure depicted raised and pointing, wearing a fur
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Glass, Giltwood
American Modern Circular Églomisé Mirror, David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Hollywood, FL
The circular mirror with a surround of églomisé (reverse painting with gold leaf) in a flame
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Beautiful Reverse Glass Painting Representing the Flight into Egypt
Located in Madrid, ES
"The Flight into Egypt,"
Italy, 17th century.
Reverse glass painting.
Measures: 42 x
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Art Glass
Federal Classical Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel of Mt. Vernon, c 1820
Located in Providence, RI
period. The gilding, which has been conserved is truly outstanding and with the reverse painting of Mt
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wall Mirrors
“Acamas” Mirror, Nicolas and Sébastien Reese
By Nicolas and Sébastien Reese
Located in Paris, FR
Circular mirror with a notched frame made of steel.
Reverse painting and oxidization on glass
Category
2010s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Antique Chinese Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting a young lady seated at a table, one with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Located in Richmond, London
A 19th century reverse glass painting in its original frame. Extremely rare in this large size
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Painting Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
one painted with a lady seated holding a tobacco pipe, the other painted with a scholar playing a pipa with a lady seated beside him playing percussion instruments, with matching bla...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Mirror
Gooooooow, reverse acrylic on plexiglass with handmade upholster frame
Located in Chicago, IL
paintings both in acrylic and reverse acrylic on plexiglass that evoke 1980s aesthetics. Some pieces are
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Acrylic
Pair of Oval Reverse Glass Portraits
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Mottahedeh Collection, illustrated in Howar/Ayers 1978, China fr the West, volume II, number 674, page 649.
Each portrait of a European lady, both simply yet elegantly...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
$22,000 / set
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Danish Lady
Located in New York, NY
Painted in reverse on glass, this remarkable portrait, probably copied from a miniature, has
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Neoclassical Paintings
Collection of 11 Reverse Glass Mezzotints, 1761-1820
Located in London, GB
A group of 11 reverse glass mezzotints depicting various scenes relating to George III and Queen
Category
Antique 1820s British Paintings
Collection of Tommy Hilfiger Pair of Églomisé Glass Side Tables
Located in Pasadena, CA
surface and supported by simple bamboo legs.
Reverse painting on the each glass.
Excellent used
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Smoked Glass
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a European Lady and Girl in a Landscape, 1800
Located in London, GB
A Chinese reverse glass painting of a European lady and girl in a landscape scene surrounded by
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass
Rococo Revival Walnut Stand with Reverse Painted Lyre on Glass, circa 1850-1860
Located in Providence, RI
This stand has a magnificent reverse painting that retains its brilliant color, and the lyre, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Untitled (rain drops), Oil on Canvas 36 x 30 inches, signed on reverse side.
By Paul Manes
Located in Basalt, CO
City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and his paintings have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Philip Connard RA View Over Richmond Park and (reverse) A Lady
By Philip Connard
Located in Leeds, GB
shown dramatically in 'The Thames' (National Gallery of Scotland and BBC Your Paintings)
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
Early 20th Century American Harbor Scene by August H.O. Rolle
By August H.O. Rolle
Located in Alexandria, VA
, signed lower right and titled and signed on stretcher on reverse
Painting: 25" x 30"
Frame: 29.5" x
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Cookeville, TN
enamel with roman numerals. Reverse painting on the lower piece of glass in a floral motif. It is a 1 day
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
John Linnell Attributed Wall Sconces Neoclassical Style
By John Linnell
Located in New Haven, CT
architecture and interior designs.
A bold and colorful reverse painting on glass (églomisé) supports two
Category
Antique 1770s English Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Giltwood
19th Century China Trade Reverse Painted Portrait of a Woman
Located in Kensington, MD
A Nineteenth Century Chinese portrait of a woman, reverse painted on glass.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Painting of Blacksmiths Shop
Located in York, GB
(1913-2011).
On the reverse of the painting there is a sweet inscription, ‘Old Forge. Known as
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Federal Mirror with Églomisé Panel
Located in Litchfield, CT
Massachusetts, probably Boston area, circa 1800-1815.
Carved giltwood (pine) and gesso, reverse
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
AN29 Signed Original Abstract Painting
By Alyshia Hennelly
Located in Dallas, TX
reverse. Like other paintings from this artist, it can be shown vertical or horizontal to suit your
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Set of Four Art Deco Mirrored Sconces
Located in Mississauga, ON
art-dealer Jean-Baptiste Glomy (1711–1786), who was responsible for its revival. The reverse painting
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Clare Nassbaum Painting
Located in Stamford, CT
Abstract painting by Clare Nassbaum, signed and dated July 1964 on reverse (pictured). Painting is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,800
Reverse Glass Painting No.39
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
Painting behind glass. White, red, purple, green and yellow.
Michael Burges explores methods in
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Aluminum
Reverse Glass Painting No.36
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
Painting behind glass. Blue, pink, red, black
Michael Burges (Germany, 1954) explores methods in
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Aluminum
Reverse Glass Painting No.25
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
Painting behind glass. Orange, Teal, Salmon
Michael Burges (Germany, 1954) explores methods in
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Aluminum
Reverse Glass Painting No.50
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
Painting behind glass. Orange, cream, blue, red, navy, and black.
Michael Burges explores methods
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Aluminum
Reverse Glass Painting No.27
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
painting, via his use of oils and uses metals such as copper, silver and gold leaf to create behind-glass
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Aluminum
Reverse Glass Painting No.26
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
painting, via his use of oils and uses metals such as copper, silver and gold leaf to create behind-glass
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Aluminum
The Apple Of My Eye Signed Original Painting
By Gary Schafter
Located in Dallas, TX
Titled The Apple Of My Eye, this oil on canvas painting captures a bar scene in the moment. That
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed Original Abstract Painting
By A. James
Located in Dallas, TX
with the artist signature on the reverse. Like other abstract paintings from this artist, the artwork
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Paint, Acrylic
Retro - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Irrupción - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Espera - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contenedor - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Espacio - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Emergencia - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Interacción - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Signed Original Abstract Painting
By A. James
Located in Dallas, TX
original mixed media painting on panel with the artist signature on the reverse. Like other abstract
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paint, Wood
Fred Korburg Nautical Painting
By Frederick Korburg
Located in Fulton, CA
lower left corner and titled on verso. Painted on reverse masonite. Original frame. Painting without
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Pair of Chinese Reverse Painted on Glass Table Screens in Rosewood, late 20th C.
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A pair of large panels/ screens, painted on glass of the Emperor and Empress of China. Frames are rosewood and each panel slides into decorative rosewood stands.
Each panel in sta...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Rosewood
Turismo 13 - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Turismo 15 - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Turismo 12 - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Turismo 10 - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Turismo 14 - Surrealist Painting, Abstract, Contemporary, Art, Ricardo Gonzalez
By Ricardo Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, Catalunya
.
From this new understanding, the roles are reversed; the painting in itself is now established as a non
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
- How do I reverse paint on glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
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