All is Vanity | Charles Allan Gilbert | 1892

"All is Vanity" (1892) by Charles Allan Gilbert is a famous optical illusion illustration that cleverly juxtaposes beauty with mortality. At first glance, the image appears to be a human skull. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a woman seated at her vanity table, gazing into a mirror. The woman's reflection, along with the objects on the table and the shape of the mirror, form the illusion of a skull. The artwork is a classic memento mori—reminding viewers of the transience of life and the futility of vanity.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging