Since the Frick’s beginnings, the sumptuous green velvet of the West Gallery has provided a perfect backdrop for the paintings and objects on display in the grand room. The fabric-recently rewoven by Prelle, the same French manufactory that made the original in 1914-is being reinstalled as part of our ongoing renovation project. Ian Wardropper, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director, and Olivier Lhermite, founder of Couture for Homes, explain the labor-intensive process. When the Frick’s historic buildings reopen, visitors will be able to enjoy one of the museum’s most memorable spaces close to how it looked more than a hundred years ago.
Watch our video on the velvet’s reweaving in Lyon, France: • Weaving Past and Prese...
To learn more about the renovation and enhancement project, visit www.frick.org/renovation.
Producer/Director: Lisa Goble
Director of Photography: George Koelle
Editor/Production Assistant: Courtlin Byrd
Audio Production: Sean Troxell
Original Music: George Koelle
Editorial: Noah Purdy
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