This historic decorative scheme, created in 1823 by the Joseph Dufour manufactory, invites viewers on a journey through an idealized Italy that lay at the heart of the European imagination of the time. A promenade through Mediterranean landscapes, ancient ruins, and historic cities, this panoramic design was originally block-printed using a demanding artisanal process. It stands as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of French manufacturers—one that we are proud to bring back to life today through its restoration.

From the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs — Based on Vues d'Italie

In 1947, the Isidore Leroy company took over the archives of the Desfossés et Karth Manufactory, itself the publisher of the Joseph Dufour archives.
Today, Isidore Leroy aims to revive the Joseph Dufour and Desfossés brands and is beginning this new chapter with the reissue of iconic panoramic designs from these major names in the history of French wallpaper. For more than a year, we have been committed to innovation in the field of restoration, using new reconstruction techniques to offer reissues of these models with unprecedented quality.

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