Wallpaper - "Amerique Du Nord" From Atlas Universel By Arthème Fayard

Our "Amerique Du Nord" wallpaper brings the detailed cartography of a 19th-century French atlas directly to your wall. Based on a historical map print by geographer Victor Clerot for the Arthème Fayard atlas, this design features an antique projection of North America framed by fine latitude and longitude lines, classical typography, and aged parchment tones. Soft pastel washes in mint green, pale pink, and muted yellow define historic regional borders, balanced by the intricate black line work of coastlines, rivers, and hand-lettered place names. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, this design has a subtle physical structure in the wallpaper paper that complements its vintage print aesthetic.

In the room

We see this map wallpaper working particularly well in a dedicated home office, study, or private library. Because the design contains a wealth of fine geographic text and border details, it benefits from being installed on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full continental composition can be viewed up close without large obstructions.

In a study, placing this design behind a writing desk allows the intricate map details to serve as an engaging backdrop while keeping the overall room calm thanks to the neutral background. For a library or reading room, we like the idea of running the mural across an open wall flanked by lower bookcases, keeping the visual weight balanced and allowing the antique illustration to draw the eye naturally.

Styling it

To complement the historic print style of the map, we recommend pairing the wallpaper with classic interior elements that share its vintage character. Rich wood tones, such as warm oak, walnut, or antique mahogany, naturally echo the scholarly feel of 19th-century cartography.

For surrounding accents, aged brass or patinated metal hardware sits comfortably alongside the warm parchment ground. We suggest keeping larger upholstered furniture relatively quiet and neutral, letting the delicate line work and regional color blocks of the map remain the primary visual focus of the space.

Color combinations

The artwork features a warm, aged parchment base accented with soft mint green, pale blush pink, and delicate yellow washes, all outlined in crisp charcoal and black ink.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls and trim, we suggest pulling from the map's warm off-white and cream background tones to create a cohesive, inviting space. If you prefer more contrast, deep forest green, soft sage, or muted slate accents on painted cabinetry, window frames, or baseboards will pick up the mint green and inked coastlines beautifully without overwhelming the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, creating a refined finish on the wall.

Our wall murals and mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.