L'Inspiration Francaise, Part II - Architecture

Parisian buildings are covered with decorative ironwork and architectural detail that make me think of stitched borders and cartouches.



While the ironwork over the entrances to the 18th Century covered passageways are fans of intricate detail.

Pere Lachaise Cemetery provides elegant iron cutwork on mausoleum doors, with a glimpse of stained gass behind.

I can just see translating this image into a design using some brilliant multi-colored silk overdye.


Theresa