Hortus Medicus

Standard colourway on Apothecary Blue painted Xuan paper

– ABOUT THIS DESIGN –

‘Hortus Medicus’ references a set of eight 17th-century oil on canvas paintings acquired by Bunny Mellon in the 1970s at the suggestion of her friend Hubert de Givenchy. The artworks, depicting striking renditions of mandrake, Carline thistle, common aloe, and other medicinal plants, originally hung in an apothecary in the Loire Valley that was saved from destruction during the French Revolution. Portrayed at a monumental, larger- than-life scale with hovering insects and butterflies to animate the scene, many of the plants have exposed roots and bulbs, likely the artist’s way of hinting at their medicinal applications. To mimic the thick impasto look of the original canvases, this design is hand-painted using layers of matte and opaque paints and then lightly sanded and distressed to further enhance the darkened, timeworn feel.

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– SPECIFICATION –

Colourway: Standard

Ground: Apothecary Blue painted Xuan paper

Panel width: 915mm

Panel height: Tailored to any wall height

Ref: 994453

Use: We offer a selection of protective finishes making our wall coverings suitable for any interior.

Ordering: Most of our products are made to order; lead times are typically 16-20 weeks. However, we do have a selection of products in stock that are available to purchase immediately. To view our stock products click here. See more on how to order here.

– CUSTOMISATION –

Designs are often tailored in order to perfectly fit within your interior by adapting the pattern to work around furniture, fixtures and fittings.

Colours within the design can be adjusted to match any palette.

Different backgrounds can be chosen from our extensive selection of silks, textured papers, and gilded grounds which come in a range of colours, see the full selection here.

Fine silk embroidery can be added to all our silk wallpapers, adding an extra level of depth and intricacy. Beading can be applied alongside the embroidery or as a standalone technique. View our embroidered finishes here.