Travel the world through the art collection at Hearst Castle! by Hearst Castle https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n Many different countries are represented in the art collection at Hearst Castle. Explore this map to learn more! en-us 2021-09-07 17:21:30 UTC 2023-05-08 17:34:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3f0.png Murano, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722543369 The several million small glass tiles produced on the island of Murano were used to create the elaborate mosaics in the indoor Roman Pool. The tiles are colored or clear glass, with some infused with 22-24 karat gold.  


]]> 2021-09-07 17:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722543369 Teruel, Spain hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722557751 This elaborately painted ceiling comes from the town of Teruel in northeastern Spain. It was created in the early 15th century for the palace of King Alfonso V of Aragon. He reigned from 1416 to 1468.]]> 2021-09-07 17:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722557751 New York, NY, USA hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722582758 Designed and made by Tiffany and Company in New York between 1889-1891; The Orchid Vase lamp is made of silver with enamel decoration.]]> 2021-09-07 17:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722582758 Wingen-sur-Moder, France hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722610283 This small art deco glass bottle was made by the famous glassmaker and jeweler Rene' Lalique in France in the 1920s.]]> 2021-09-07 17:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722610283 Egypt hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722626494 The Egyptian sculptures are the oldest art objects in the Hearst Castle collection. They were created between 1580 to 1200 B.C.E. All four sculptures depict the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet.]]> 2021-09-07 18:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722626494 Turkey hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722640875 This sarcophagus was made is the 2nd century C.E. for a Roman named C. Insteius Maximus. There is an inscription on the front which reads: “To the soul of the deceased / C. Insteio / the very great / he lived 20 years / 9 months.” This sarcophagus was probably carved in the part of Asia Minor which is in the modern-day country of Turkey.


]]> 2021-09-07 18:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722640875 Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722682464 This 20th century Persian rug is from Kashan in modern-day Iran. Woven out of silk, it features a tree of life design with birds and flowers.]]> 2021-09-07 18:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722682464 China hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722691634 This vase was created in China during the reign of emperor Kangxi, who ruled between 1662-1722 C.E. during the Qing dynasty. This vase was converted into a lamp at a much later date.]]> 2021-09-07 18:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722691634 Germany hearstcastleports https://padlet.com/hearstcastleports/turr73ljnjexk44n/wish/1722800069 This Portrait of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico was painted in 1864 by German artist Franz Winterhalter. Winterhalter was a famous painter during his lifetime, and his portraits were in high demand. 
 
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