French Salon of the Louis XIV Period, 1660-1700
Wallpaper Mural
Artist: Narcissa Niblack Thorne, American
Date: 17th c.
Original medium: Architectural miniature
Original size: 18 3/4 × 31 × 23 3/4 in.
Description
Narcissa Niblack Thorne (May 2, 1882–June 25, 1966) was an American artist renowned for her intricately detailed miniature rooms. Among her works is the “Salon of the Louis XIV period,” which meticulously recreates historical interiors. Thorne’s miniatures span various periods and regions, from late 13th-century Europe and Asia to early 20th-century North America. Her celebrated Thorne rooms are permanently exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum, the Knoxville Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago, which even dedicated a special wing to showcase her masterpieces.
With a groundbreaking vision, Jitterbug is now offering Thorne’s “Salon of the Louis XIV period” as a fine art wallpaper mural. This brings Thorne’s exquisite miniature room to life in a larger-than-life format, allowing art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in its beauty on a grand scale. The mural’s remarkable detail and scale create the illusion of stepping into another room altogether, inviting viewers to feel as though they can stroll through the ornate space depicted in the artwork. With its seamless integration into interior spaces, this mural transforms any room into a portal to the opulent world of Louis XIV’s era, offering a unique and immersive art experience.