Thomas and William Daniell’s “Oriental Scenery” (London, 1795–1807), introduced Western viewers the stunning landscapes and historic architecture of India. French wallpaper manufacturers drew freely from these publications to create panoramic papers. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #Zuber
This tweet was posted on September 17, 2019.
Though mid-20th century inspired minimalism might be the new trend in this century, previous centuries have coveted intricately designed scenic #wallpaper. #Zuber et Zie began producing panoramic #wallpapers around the 1800s. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on November 07, 2019.
Wallpaper from China certainly served as an inspiration for the French scenic wallpaper that followed. Zuber et Cie’s Décor Chinois mimics Chinese wallpaper with its shallow perspective, foregoing the background and foreground typically depicted in #ZuberScenicWallpaper.
This tweet was posted on August 28, 2019.
What did it take to mount and install the thirty-two lengths of wallpaper that make up the complete set of Zuber’s “Les Vues d’Amérique du Nord (Views of North America)”? A lot! Check out this behind-the-scenes video of #ZuberScenicWallpaper. https://t.co/p8C5wV7wzh
This tweet was posted on October 02, 2019.
Zuber et Cie’s mural-like wallpapers transformed rooms. Generating a set of scenic wallpaper requires anywhere from over one hundred to several thousand printing blocks to create a scenic paper set. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on August 23, 2019.
Zuber wallpapers require anywhere from over one hundred to several thousand printing blocks to create a scenic paper set. Zuber’s artisans craft beautiful skies, which they carefully paint with large brushes. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on November 07, 2019.
“#Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper” is on display, pre-security in the International Terminal. https://t.co/NZaFPvu6YV #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on September 17, 2019.
“L’Hindoustan” from #Zuber et Cie, designed by Pierre-Antoine Mongin, was inspired by Thomas and William Daniell’s book “Oriental Scenery” (1795–1807). Before the advent of photography, illustrated books brought foreign locales to Western audiences. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on September 17, 2019.
“Views of North America” culminates with a sublime natural wonder—Niagara Falls—the ultimate North American tourist destination. A technological marvel at the time, a steam-powered boat pushes past the falls. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on December 27, 2019.