John Haberle

Painter, born in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Based in New Haven, he prepared paleontological specimens for Yale University. He began painting in 1887, and became known for his mysterious and humorous trompe l'oeil compositions, such as ‘A Bachelor's Drawer’ (1890s).

John Haberle (1856-1933) was a 19th century United States trompe l'oeil artist whose specialty was paper money.

Haberle's style is recognised as different from the precision in layout of Harnett and the inspired colour usage of Peto. Haberle, who had experience as an engraver, was widely regarded as the most technically impressive of his contemporaries, and also was most well known for humorous elements in his work, including a still-life painting of a counterfeit bill, and a newspaper article reporting on a master forger sought by law enforcement.