# Illusory Canvas-Wrapped Palaces The Palace of Versailles is Sheathed in Dior Trompe L'Oeil Canvas By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-trompe-loeil References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/pierre-delavie-versailles-dior-trompe-loeil-canvas-09-10-2014/) & [pierredelavie](http://pierredelavie.com/blog/) With the famous Palace of Versailles undergoing a comprehensive renovation of both its interior and exterior, [celebrated French artist Pierre Delavie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams) took it upon himself to mask the unsightly restorations of the roofs by covering with a spectacular, enormous canvas. Delavie teamed up with French luxury fashion house [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carousel-of-dreams) for the undertaking, which marks just the latest collaboration between the two -- dating back to 1947. Delavie's Dior Trompe L'Oeil canvas is an ode to what he terms "all the glories of France" -- the massive Trompe L'Oeil artwork stretches across the palace's facade. Photographs of iconic past and present Dior designs are thoughtfully placed in a setting of greenery and stone and look like a window. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/pierre-delavie-versailles-dior-trompe-loeil-canvas-09-10-2014/), [pierredelavie](http://pierredelavie.com/blog/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Canvas-wrapped Palaces:** The use of large-scale canvas installations to cover unsightly restorations in historic buildings presents an innovative solution for preserving architectural beauty during renovation projects. - **Fashion-driven Collaborations:** Collaborations between luxury fashion houses and artists offer opportunities for unique and visually stunning projects that blend fashion and art. - **Trompe L'oeil Artwork:** The use of trompe l'oeil techniques, particularly in large-scale installations, creates immersive and visually striking experiences that challenge viewers' perception of reality. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the use of large-scale canvas installations and trompe l'oeil artwork to create immersive and visually striking experiences in various settings. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can continue to collaborate with artists to create unique and visually stunning projects that push the boundaries of fashion and art. - **Historical Preservation:** The field of historical preservation can utilize innovative techniques, such as canvas wrapping, to maintain the aesthetic beauty of historic buildings during renovation processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House Festive Carousels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carousel-of-dreams.md) - [AR Cultural Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dansez-versailles.md) - [Opulent French Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-la-banquire.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Luxury Designer Train Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express.md) - [Luxe Fashion-House Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-house.md) - [Luxury Brand Legacy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams.md) - [Earth-Connecting Luxe Floor Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pelota.md) - [Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-boutique-in-sainttropez.md)