This large-width pattern, printed on matte non-woven backing, faithfully reproduces the drawings of the gardens of Marly, collected in four exceptional albums of drawings known as the ‘Albums de Marly’, preserved by the National Archives among the collections of the King's Buildings. These plans and bird's-eye views show the state of the château, park and groves of Marly, the king's private residence, where he could isolate himself from the Court, first between 1693 and 1713 and then in October 1714, following the major renovation of Marly. Each volume contains drawings executed in watercolour, Indian ink and wash, enhanced with gouache and varnish, framed with a double black border and sumptuously bound in red morocco leather bearing the arms of Louis XIV. These representations were no doubt intended for the king’s own delight.