Lutson

An Archive design is the insperation for the "Verne" we are introducing today. The Verne is based on an early 18th century, possibly late 17th century design. The original panel is part of the Collection of "Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs" http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/ in Paris. The symmetrical structure of the design reminds the rich embroided damasks or silk fabrics. The structure of the design points to the much earlier Louis XIV style period.

Lut removed the most of the ornamantation which at the sight of it gives all the sence to the term Horror Vacui and tends to weaken the design. By doing so she undelined the main structures of the design, thus creating a strong and well balanced pattern.

Verne pattern — 102 X 78 Cm | 40,16 X 30,71 Inch Verne

The pattern above is composed out of two identical parts produced on one and same embossing mould, the central theme is kind of a compass.

Four identical parts — To produce this part of the design one needs four of the identical parts.

Four panels tapestry — A four panels tapestrie

Nine panels tapestry — A nine panels tapestrie. 306 X 234 cm | 120,47 X 92,12 cm

Lut didn't want a solid ground paint and choose instead to apply a textured "deep sea" paint. This deep sea paint and the Compass like central theme were enough hints to baptise the panel by the name of Verne in hommage of the great writer of the "Twenty Thousand leagues Under the Sea" Jules Verne. As a matter of fact I can see that desing doing very well in the Nautilus.

Here some details:

Verne giltleather panel