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Gabriel Orm Paintings: The Top 1 Most Famous, Ranked
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Gabriel Orm in our catalogue
Quick answer
The most famous Gabriel Orm painting is Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting") (1738); the original is in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Out of the 1 works by Gabriel Orm in our catalogue, these are the 1 most famous, ranked, each with its year and museum, so you can choose the painting to order.
1707 – 1781
Most works: Nationalmuseum
Top 10 Gabriel Orm paintings, ranked
Museums holding Gabriel Orm's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Gabriel Orm | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 1 | Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting") |
Gabriel Orm by year: the top paintings
All dated Gabriel Orm paintings on this page are from 1738, listed here by rank.
Works per year
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Gabriel Orm paintings: common questions
What is the most famous painting by Gabriel Orm?Show answer
Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting") (1738) ranks first.
What was Gabriel Orm's age when Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting") was painted?Show answer
Gabriel Orm was 31: Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting") is dated 1738, and Gabriel Orm was born in 1707.
How many works by Gabriel Orm do you list?Show answer
1 works by Gabriel Orm are in our catalogue.
Where are the original Gabriel Orm paintings kept?Show answer
Mainly in Nationalmuseum (Stockholm). See the museum table above for the full list.
Can I order a Gabriel Orm reproduction?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
About the artist: Gabriel Orm
The Life and Work of Gabriel Orm
Gabriel Orm was a Swedish painter born in 1707. Throughout his life, he established himself as a professional painter, eventually passing away in Norrköping on July 2, 1781.
His artistic legacy is represented in the collections of the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. One of his notable works is a 1738 piece titled Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen, often referred to as "The Bat Painting."