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HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES GREAT MASTERS
Paying homage to the master artisans , craftsmen and celebrated monarchs who shaped the six iconic royal residences , which are now cared for by Historic Royal Palaces , Great Masters heralds more than 1,000 years of British heritage . From the Medieval , Tudor and Jacobean , to the Georgian and Victorian eras , Great Masters honours the unparalleled skill of architects , artists , master carvers , ironworkers , and landscape designers , whose exceptional skill and creative ingenuity , showcased within this grand portfolio of historic homes , continues to allure and evoke marvel to this day .
HRP , Great Masters , Palace Tales 118 / 1001 by Cole & Son
Colour : Leaf Green , Terracotta & Petrol Dimension : 52 cm X 10 m per roll www . cole-and-son . com
Palace Tales combines three of Historic Royal Palaces ’ most significant buildings – the Tower of London , Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace – representing almost 1,000 years of British royal history . Its whimsical take on a toile scene is made uniquely contemporary by a pictorial hand . Each element makes up the distinctive tapestry of tales that weave the palaces together . The ravens of the Tower can be seen above its keep , protecting the kingdom according to ancient legend . Below the depths of the River Thames can be seen a most unusual sight , a polar bear , kept by Henry III along with lions and other exotic beasts in his Royal Menagerie . The twilight scene of Kensington Palace is framed by the arching branches of Hyde Park , and a fallow deer approaches Hampton Court Palace gardens , reminiscent of the time when it was Henry VIII ’ s royal hunting ground .
HRP , Great Masters , Verrio Sky 118 / 5009 by Cole & Son
Colour : Cedar & Sky Blue Dimension : 52 cm X 10 m per roll www . cole-and-son . com
Combining both elements of Verrio Mirror ’ s trompe l ’ oeil pillars and arches , with Fresco Sky ’ s ethereal skyscape , Verrio Sky is a decadent fresco-style design showing the breadth of its inspiration ’ s talent . The design house creative team of Cole & Son studied the soft light and architectural precision of Antonio Verrio ’ s masterful hand to produce this striking design .