The greatly anticipated new edition to the Cunard fleet, the Queen Elizabeth which is due to depute this autumn, unveiled the stunning centrepiece of the grand lobby would be a David Linley Artwork.
David Linley, son of the late Princess Margaret has especially commissioned the artwork along with famous photographer Lord Snowdon – whose company specializes in the design and creation of fine furniture and marquetry.
The panel was unveiled yesterday in London, and will be shipped this summer to the Fincantieri shipyard at Monfalcone, Italy, where the ship is under construction. It will take four days to install, Cunard said.
The amazing work of art has many different types of wood involved in the creation, 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 - all utilized to depict the evocative image of one of Cunard's most elegant Queens.
Queen Elizabeth will be the second largest Cunarder ever built and will join her sisters, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, as part of the youngest fleet in the world. The first Queen Elizabeth was one of Cunard's greatest ships, and the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style, but with a modern twist.
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