There are many buildings in Paris painted with Trompe-l’oeil or ‘fool the eye’ to improve the look of the side of a large building without windows or other architectural details. This sample is found on 15 rue de Turbigo, visible from the corner near the Étienne-Marcel-Montmarte bus stop. It’s an autobiographical work by the artist Fabio Rieti. The little girl waiting for him at the top of the staircase represents the artist’s daughter.
Cynthia Tuttelman
Cynthia Tuttelman (aka "Tut") is a writer, family doctor and quilter who lives in Northern California and part-time each year in Paris, France. Follow along and explore the wonders of Paris.