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‘Duke of Olivares’ Minature Painting, Fairy Castle
Specifications
‘Duke of Olivares’ Minature Painting, Fairy Castle
Category
Art, Architecture, and Design
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Painting - Painting, Miniature
Object Origin
Flagg, Mr. James Montgomery
1928-1935
1635
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Miniature recreation of Diego Velazquez's 'Portrait of Count-Duke de Olivares' oil painting. Frame is gold with braided pattern.
Measurements: Object:
Length: 4.13 in, Width: 3.74 in
Weight: 0.093 lbs
Credit
Gift of Colleen Moore, 49.129.176
Display Status
On Exhibit
‘Duke of Olivares’ Minature Painting, Fairy Castle
About: ‘Duke of Olivares’ Minature Painting, Fairy Castle
About: ‘Duke of Olivares’ Minature Painting, Fairy Castle
In the Great Hall of the Fairy Castle is this miniature replica of the oil painting known as the Portrait of Count-Duke de Olivares. Olivares was prime minister of Spain from 1621-1640, and the original portrait was completed in 1635 by the Spanish artist Diego Velázquez (1599-1660). This miniature replica was painted by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) who is best remembered for his political posters, including the 1917 painting of Uncle Sam created for United States Army recruitment posters during World War I.
The Great Hall with floating staircase is a grand room with many treasures. The floor is composed of ivory carved with rose vines which carry up onto the great pillars supporting the ceiling. The ceiling includes domes painted by Helga Brabon of characters from fairytales of both the Grimm brothers and Hans Christian Anderson. The Great Hall includes many hanging wall paintings as well as many rare treasures gathered from around the world.
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