I am so excited to find awesome replicas of 18th century rooms -- even a 17th century pirate's great cabin (which is my desktop picture now :-) These fine miniature rooms are the work of Henry Kupjack. I learned from a facebook friend that they have been moved from the museum in Instanbul, and can be viewed at the Art Institute in Chicago. I so want to go and see these miniatures in person!
I have searched and searched for a way to contact Kupjack for permission to show the pictures of his work on my blog, but I haven't been successful. Furthermore, the pictures I do like appear to be taken by someone who visited the museum and uploaded them to flickr, under an all-rights-reserved copyright. So...I'm just going to post the links to the photos. Enjoy!
Henry Kupjack's website: http://www.rmk-museum.org.tr/sergi-2008/eng-odalar.html
17th century pirate's great cabin
Louis XVI Dining Room 1785
18th century English pub 1795
Dauphine Dining Room in the Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg, VA 1770
Montmorenci Stair Hall 1830
Biedemaier Library 1815
Okay...so they're not all 18th century...but they were too pretty not to share ;-)
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That's neat! I never heard of that before. Thanks for sharing. Off of the first site you shared, I really like the Montmorenci Stair Hall c. 1830. An interesting way to take a peak into history.
You're welcome, Rhonda! I liked the Montmorenci Stair Hall too! I'd never heard of time-period miniature rooms either, but I love them and find them so inspiring. What an opportunity to study historic detail outside of books and movies! I'm thinking next time I'm near Chicago...
They really are neat!
If I get up there to the Art Institute (I'm 30 minutes out of downtown Chi town by train) I'll take some pictures for you.
Oooh! Thanks for offering, Loree! I really appreciate it! I don't want you to go out of your way for my sake, but if you're ever in the area and want to see them yourself...I certainly wouldn't mind a few copies of your pictures! :-)
So nice to meet you really enjoyed your posts. I have just found your lovely blog through the blog link up wonderful to join in. I'm now following you hope you visit me and follow back so nice to find new friends to catch up with. Have a great day.
Always Wendy
It's nice to meet you too, Wendy! I also love making new bloggy friends! Thanks for stopping by!
That is really cool! I love all things pirate!
I do too, Brandi! This 17th century great cabin was a find!
Oh Gwen, They're all exquisite! It's been a dream of mine to have a dollhouse from colonial times. I love miniature things:) Henry K. is one talented artist! The itty bitty details are amazing...
Love that you have a historical heart:)
That's so interesting that someone would recreate these. Thanks for the links (I jumped over from Loree's blog...)
Hi Laura! I love all things miniature too, and it would be fun to have a colonial-period dollhouse! I wonder if he takes requests? LOL! Thanks for facebook liking my blog! I hope you are having a fun and refreshing time with your family these few days before Christmas. :-)
I agree, Jessica! I've never seen anything like these historic miniature rooms, and I'm very happy to share them with you! Thanks for stopping by!
Wow these are just gorgeous. I'm amazed by the intricate details so meticulously executed!
I was amazed too, Shannon! Goregous work -- kudos to Mr. Kupjack!
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Hi,
I recently visited Kupjack's studio in the suburbs of Chicago where he makes the miniature rooms. It's amazing and he graciously gave me a tour, explaining it all, and answering my questions. It's even cooler than going to a museum display. He is in the process of preparing for a very large exhibition: http://www.chicagohomeless.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kupjack-Proposal-web.pdf
- John
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