French Marquetry Furniture: Paintings in Wood Portraits 'Paintings in Wood' explores the

'Paintings in Wood' explores the technical secrets behind this art form

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Coinciding with the major exhibition of the same name

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Venice: the Bacino di San Marco from San Giorgio Maggiore

French Marquetry Furniture: Paintings in Wood Portraits 'Paintings in Wood' explores the10% discount for Members Join now Marquetry creating patterns and pictures through inlaid veneers has long been recognised as one of the most attractive and sophisticated methods of decorating fine furniture. The compositions of 18th century Parisian marquetry were described by one contemporary as no less than 'paintings in wood'. This Wallace Collection publication written by one of the museums former conservationists, Yannick Chastang, highlights