Roman Fresco. Domus Aurea.

Fresco discovered in the late 15th century in Rome that would influence Raphael and other artists to create a system of ornamentation and motifs that would change the direction of the decorative arts from the Renaissance onward.

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Garden mural from the House of Livia
The garden mural from the triclinium in the House of Livia, Rome. The paintings date ca. 30-20 BC. The murals are now displayed in a dedicated room of the National Museum of Rome, Palazzo Massimo.

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End wall-House of Livia Mural
One end wall of the frescoed triclinium (dining room) in the House of Livia, Rome. The garden is populated with plants related to life, death, and immortality. An oak (linked to Jupiter's power) flanked by a pomegranite at left (attribute of Demeter and fertility symbol) and quince at right (sacred to Aphrodite and bestowing good luck at weddings) laden with fruit. In the background between these are oleander bushes in bloom (toxic and symbols of death) and cyprus trees. The flowers lower down include (from left to right) coronary chrysanthemum (woven into funerary garlands to protect the dead), opium poppy (a prominent narcotic in the myth of Demeter), cabbage rose (a symbol of love), fetid camomille (used in garlands, known for medicinal value). In front of the low fence grow wild violets (associated with Attis and carried in procession each March 22nd on the 'dies violae') interspersed with common solopendra, a member of the fern family (protected against snakes and may have been used at funerals). The birds include thrushes, a blackbird, a partridge, The paintings date from 30-20 BC. The murals are now displayed in a dedicated room of the National Museum of Rome, Palazzo Massimo.

Persian Room.Painting.Oil-Canvas.

Persian Room.Sergey Konstantinov . Painting. Oil-canvas.

Persian Room.Sergey Konstantinov . Painting. Oil-canvas.

ANN GETTY.Pacific Heights Home .Chinoiserie Wallpaper.

 Photo copyright, David Duncan Livingston. Getty's Pacific Heights home .Chinoiserie wallpaper.

Sergey Konstantinov.Painting Bookshelves . 18/43 in. Oil - board . 24 Karat Gold frame.1999.

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SCENIC WALLPAPER LES SAUVAGES DE LA MER PACIFIQUE IN CHARVET COLOURWAY

History of Papiers Peints Panoramiques
      Block-printed panoramic wallpapers were developed in early 19th century France and called: Papiers Peints Panoramiques - the name that de Gournay uses today. This genre continued the decorative painting tradition of ornamental panels that pre-dates the French Revolution. With designs spanning the exotic, historic, mythical, topographical and monumental, wealthy clients could opt to escape from reality, bring the beauty of nature into the interior or to surround themselves with a particular epoch, historical event or geographic location.

de Gournay has developed some designs in-house including Early Views of India, which is based on Thomas & William Daniel's aquatints published in A Voyage to India by Way of China and Views of the Holy Land I and which is based on David Roberts' lithographs published in The Holy Land and Syria, Idumea, Egypt, Nubia.

Other designs such as Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique, Les Rives du Bosphore, Telemachus and La Chasse de Compiegne were designed for manufacturers such as Jacquemart, Dufour and Velay. Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique, one of the first Papiers Peints Panoramiques designs ever produced, was created by Jean Gabriel Charvet for Dufour in 1804.

de Gournay is happy to create new designs for you or to reproduce old designs that are no longer being block-printed in France.  

18th Century French hand blocked wallpaper

The European Panoramics Collection is a range of beautiful hand- painted wallpaper murals designs. The designs are mostly based on the original 18th Century French hand blocked wallpapers which were well known in Europe and are still popular today.

The White House Diplomatic Reception Room
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Classical Mural.Interior Designer Suzanne Tucker.

Suzanne Tucker is recognized today as one of the country’s leading interior designers.  She and partner Timothy F. Marks founded Tucker & Marks in 1986, and the firm has long been considered one of the most respected and successful interior design firms in the U.S.  Architectural Digest has honored Tucker as one of the AD100 Top Designers of the World and her work has been featured in international magazines and numerous books including her monograph Rooms to Remember: The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker.

Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
Painting&Interior Design.Suzanne Tucker .

Classical Mural.Interior Designer Michael S. Smith

Santa-Monica-based Michael S. Smith to transform the private quarters of the White House. Michelle Obama said, "Michael shares my vision for creating a family-friendly feel to our new home and incorporating some new perspectives from some of America's greatest artists and designers."