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BAROQUE

DECADENCE

From Chateaus to Manor houses, richly decorated interiors to classically minded or eccentric decadence, these collages are a remix of tapestries – fit for young royals at heart, no matter what era.

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chateau dreams

Perched precariously atop a ragged rocks grotto, a mirage of collage chateau sets the tone for what lies beneathnticing blue waters where magical seahorses swim with humans. A diver has leaped from the stairs above to the sea below.

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baroque manhattan

Named because it depicts a busy city scene, except this is a completely Baroque town! Several buildings from Venice, Florence, Paris and more, are combined to form extravagant piazzas. Let your eye travel and spot all the details...

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hound palace

The hounds of love, welcome you to view their art collection, in a vast richly decorated hall.

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THE WAITING ROOM

Take the grand stairs up past the mammoth statues and lavish gold doorway, out to the vacant waiting room. 

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royal watch

An imagined young royal is practising her guitar in her decadently opulent room, her dog is listening on the bed, while her guard is watching from the doorway.

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a royal rescue: the sinking

High drama on dangerous seas: an imagined young royal is being rescued from a sinking ship by a scuba diver. Books, chairs and debris are floating at peril as the ship sinks. 

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topping the tower

He climbs a tall ladder with crystals on his shoulder, to take to the top of the leaning tower. Watch your step!

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POSH CAFE

Have you ever seen such a posh cafe? The most sumptuous display of cakes and desserts under a gilded ceiling. If only you could get the attention of the staff!

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sandcastle royale

As the bather heads to the water, she passes a remarkably detailed sandcastle. A crown has been discarded in the sand. Has the King gone for a dip?

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE HOUSEGUESTS GONE?

The manor house seems deserted... a lone lion pervades the scene of discarded sun chairs. Where is everyone?

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THE LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE

The owl of knowledge visits the Medieval library.

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VERSAILLEs SKY

Birds with jewels in their beaks, fly high in the ceiling sky.

VERSAILLES ROLLER RINK

We finish with a super fun animated collage. Let's turn the ceiling upside down and roller skate in disco heaven over the precious Versailles paintings.

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