Panoramic Wallpaper The landscape of Telemachus on the isle of Calypso LE GRAND SIECLE
€110.00 m²
This panoramic wallpaper was produced by the Dufour Manufacture between 1818 and 1920. Freely inspired by " Les Aventures de Télémaque ", a didactic novel written by Fénelon (1651–1715) for Louis XIV’s grand-son, who was his private pupil. This novel features Telemachus’ imaginary adventures. In search of his father, Ulysses, he is shipwrecked on Calypso’s island. This mural enjoyed a great success in the United States in the early 19th century.
Originally printed in 85 colors on more than 2000 engraved wooden boards, this gorgeous artwork comprised 24 sections. We offer 17 of them, revived and brought up to date thanks to many hours of meticulous, patient digital restoration.
This panoramic wallpaper was produced by the Dufour Manufacture between 1818 and 1920. Freely inspired by " Les Aventures de Télémaque ", a didactic novel written by Fénelon (1651–1715) for Louis XIV’s grand-son, who was his private pupil. This novel features Telemachus’ imaginary adventures. In search of his father, Ulysses, he is shipwrecked on Calypso’s island. This mural enjoyed a great success in the United States in the early 19th century.
Originally printed in 85 colors on more than 2000 engraved wooden boards, this gorgeous artwork comprised 24 sections. We offer 17 of them, revived and brought up to date thanks to many hours of meticulous, patient digital restoration.