Chinese wallpaper certainly served as an inspiration for the French scenic #wallpaper that followed in the nineteenth century. Zuber et Cie’s Décor Chinois mimics Chinese wallpaper with its shallow perspective. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on December 05, 2019.
Designed by Jean-Julien Deltil (1791–1863), Zuber introduced “Les Vues d’Amérique du Nord (Views of North America),” in 1834. It requires 1,690 printing blocks, 223 colors, and thirty-two lengths totaling forty-nine feet. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on December 27, 2019.
Eldorado (1849), one of the most popular scenic wallpapers created by #Zuber et Cie, showcases the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America through both natural scenery and stunning architectural elements. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #WallpaperWednesday
This tweet was posted on March 04, 2020.
Eldorado (1849), one of the most popular scenic wallpapers created by Zuber et Cie, showcases the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America through both natural scenery and stunning architectural elements. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on September 13, 2019.
Enjoy being an armchair traveler while learning more about "Zuber: The Art of French Scenic #Wallpaper." #Zuber’s Les Zones Terrestres (1855) takes the viewer around the globe—including a trip to a glacial sea, Switzerland, Algeria, Bengal, and Canada. https://t.co/NZaFPvu6YV
This tweet was posted on July 08, 2020.
From 1804 to 1860, Zuber et Zie offered 25 scenic papers beginning with Les Vues de Suisse (1804). Designed by Pierre-Antoine Mongin (1761–1827), it depicts many famous tourist attractions in Switzerland. #scenicwallpaper #MuseumFromHome
This tweet was posted on January 06, 2021.
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy captured the nation’s attention by refurbishing the Diplomatic Reception Room in The White House with a set of “Views of North America” created by #Zuber et Zie. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #WallpaperWednesday
This tweet was posted on January 22, 2020.
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy refurbished the Diplomatic Reception Room in The White House with a set of “Views of North America” created by Zuber et Cie, capturing the nation’s attention. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on September 04, 2019.
Join us this Saturday at 12pm at the Aviation Museum for a book signing and lecture to accompany our exhibit "#Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper." RSVP: Email: curator@flysfo.com. Learn more on our website: https://t.co/du5AJPzQca
This tweet was posted on September 10, 2019.
New exhibition alert! "Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper" is now on view pre-security in the International Terminal. Learn more about these mural-like, hand-printed papers: https://t.co/NZaFPvLInv #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on August 16, 2019.
One of the most enchanting scenic wallpapers created by Zuber et Cie, “Eldorado” (1849), features lush vegetation and showcases the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, and requires 1,554 blocks, 210 colors, and twenty-four lengths. #ZuberScenicWallpaper
This tweet was posted on November 27, 2019.
Read on our website about how #Zuber et Cie creates their spectacular papers: https://t.co/Ae6baT1m60
Passengers can view this exhibition pre-security in the International Terminal Main Hall through Sunday, Jan. 31.
This tweet was posted on January 25, 2021.
The installation of “Views of North America” for Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper“ was completed by Scenic Wallpaper Installations. The company has experience installing Zuber panoramics all over the world. Thank you Scenic Wallpaper Installations! #zuberscenicwallpaper
This tweet was posted on August 09, 2019.
This is the final week of “Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper”. These mural-like wallpapers were particularly popular in the U.S. and Europe in the 1800s and have the ability to completely transform rooms. #Zuber #wallpaper
This tweet was posted on January 25, 2021.
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 video: https://t.co/p8C5wV7wzh #WallpaperWednesday #zuber
This tweet was posted on August 12, 2020.
Zuber et Cie began producing panoramic wallpapers in the 1800s and gained prominence for their meticulous attention to detail and exquisite colors and designs. “Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper,” opens soon in the International Terminal. https://t.co/NZaFPvLInv
This tweet was posted on August 02, 2019.
Zuber et Cie uses original antique printing blocks, which the French Ministry of Culture has designated as Historical Monuments, and anywhere from over one hundred to several thousand blocks are needed to create a scenic paper set. #Zuber #wallpaper
This tweet was posted on January 25, 2021.
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.
“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.