Wall Covering Collection

A small salon with a piano. 1850. Painting by an anonymous 19th century Russian artist
5305397 A small salon with a piano. 1850. Painting by an anonymous 19th century Russian artist; (add.info.: A small salon with a piano. 1850)

Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126727 Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles); Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework)

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507969 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507970 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

Design for a wall painting with fireplace, 1752-1819. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Design for a wall painting with fireplace, 1752-1819

Design for a room wall in Etruscan style with a sofa, 1790-1795. Creator: Anon
Design for a room wall in Etruscan style with a sofa, 1790-1795

Design for room decorations with a panel with a medallion with cows, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with a panel with a medallion with cows and putti, 1767-

Design for room decorations with two panels with ornaments, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with two panels with ornaments, 1767-1823

Design for room decorations with three niches and flower vases, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with three niches and flower vases, 1767-1823

Design for room decorations with a panel with a standing warrior, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with a panel with a standing warrior, 1767-1823

Design for room decorations with a panel with a bust on a column, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with a panel with a bust on a column, 1767-1823. A medallion with shepherd and two putti

Interior Ornamented Wall with Doors, nos. 228-239 ("Designs for Various Ornaments... July 17, 1791)
Interior Ornamented Wall with Doors, nos. 228-239 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 42), July 17, 1791

Interior design of wall with door, fireplace, panels and benches (in "Designs for Various... 1784)
Interior design of wall with door, fireplace, panels and benches (in "Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 52), 1784

Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126749 Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry

Fantasy wall hanging, circa 1900
6339104 Fantasy wall hanging, circa 1900 by Delamotte (19th century); (add.info.: Fantasy wall hanging, circa 1900. Italian style curtains with silk pelouche, drapes in same fabric)

Decorative panel showing the Virgin Mary crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126633 Decorative panel showing the Virgin Mary crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting an angel, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126643 Decorative panel depicting an angel, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Detail of The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove, decorative panel depicting
1126639 Detail of The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove, decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal

Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal
1126638 Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting the Madonna and Child, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126636 Decorative panel depicting the Madonna and Child, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho)
2972952 Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Decorative panel depicting cherubim, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126628 Decorative panel depicting cherubim, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126726 Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework)

Detail of Mary meeting the Innkeepers wife, Decorative panel depicting Mary
1126637 Detail of Mary meeting the Innkeepers wife, Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084435 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084439 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126738 Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126640 Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126641 Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126739 Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126746 Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent
1126647 Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School

Italian Renaissance polychrome ceramics, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance polychrome ceramics, (1898). Examples of painted faience: Figs 1, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15: Wainscot-plates on the staircase-walls of the house Nr. 26 in Via Luccoli at Genoa

The Arcadian Restaurant with Art Deco wall covering, Barnsley Co-op, South Yorkshire, 1956

Design wall decoration wall covering Claude Gillot
Design for a wall decoration, wall covering, Claude Gillot, 1683 - 1722, paper, graphite (mineral), ink, brush, h 205 mm × w 343 mm

Wall Covering Classical Figure late 1700s - early 1800s
Wall Covering with Classical Figure, late 1700s - early 1800s. Philippe de Lasalle (French, 1723-1805), Camille Pernon & Cie (French)

Wall Covering Pheasants Vatican Verdures Series
Wall Covering, " The Pheasants" from the " Vatican Verdures" Series, after 1799. Jean-Demosthene Dugourc (French, 1749-1825), Camille Pernon & Cie (French)

Tapestry depicting the Acts of the Apostles, the calling of Saint Paul (detail of the apostles)
XIR892595 Tapestry depicting the Acts of the Apostles, the calling of Saint Paul (detail of the apostles), woven at the Beauvais Workshop under the direction of Philippe Behagle (1641-1705)

Portuguese tiles
Polychrome tiles that cover one of the main facades of the Palacio da Pena in Sintra, Portugal

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"Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of Wall Coverings: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into a world where walls come alive with stories, as we explore the captivating realm of wall coverings. From intricate ceramic tiles to delicate silk-weaving, these decorative panels transport us to different eras and places. In Tarouca, Portugal, a panel depicting various species of flowers mesmerizes with its vibrant colors and exquisite craftsmanship. Each tile tells a tale of nature's beauty, bringing life to any space it adorns. Traveling to Germany in the 18th and 19th centuries, we encounter silk-weaving that showcases the mastery of German artisans. The unknown creator's work from 1898 captivates our senses with its rich textures and intricate patterns. Stepping into fantasy territory, a wall hanging from circa 1900 takes us on an enchanting journey. Its whimsical design sparks imagination and adds an element of magic to any room lucky enough to host it. Lamego, Portugal reveals its artistic prowess through ceramic tiles that depict religious scenes. In one panel, the Virgin Mary crushes the Serpent symbolizing triumph over evil; in another angelic beings grace us with their presence; while yet another portrays The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove - a symbol of peace. The story continues as Mary and Joseph arrive at an inn in Lamego – their journey immortalized on decorative panels that exude historical significance. And not forgetting the Madonna and Child panel which emanates serenity through every brushstroke upon each ceramic tile. A glimpse into history is offered by a cropped page from a wallpaper sample book dating back to 1885-90. This color litho piece provides insight into past trends while showcasing timeless elegance for modern-day enthusiasts. Returning once more to Lamego’s artistry, cherubim take center stage on yet another decorative panel crafted meticulously using ceramic tiles.