The port bow of the original Queen Elizabeth depicted in marquetry by David Linley and part of the Grand Lobby of the new Queen Elizabeth cruise ship


Lord David Linley’s magnificent work shows the port bow of the original Queen Elizabeth seen dramatically from sea level, and is intricately executed using the technique of marquetry inlay with nine individual panels made of various types of wood veneers seamlessly jointed to lightweight board. Featured woods are Madrona, Indian ebony, American walnut, grey ripple sycamore, burr ash, bird’s eye maple, satin walnut, ash, burr walnut and Macassar ebony


Size: 5056px × 7739px
Location: RMS Queen Elizabeth
Photo credit: © Barrie Harwood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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