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Schönbrunn Palace - History
Already in the 14th century was here a plot of land with buildings. The property was then called 'Katterburg', included a mill and a public house with wine and was in possession of the Klosterneuburg (small city in Lower Austria) Monastery. Over time the property was extended and by 1548 of Mayor Bayer to a manor expanded.
In 1569 the Habsburg Maximilian II purchased the property. His goal was primarily to build a zoo, which mainly consisted of indigenous poultry and wild game. After Maximilian's death in 1576 the Katterburg went into the possession of Rudolph II. In 1605, Hungarian troops destroyed the garden of Katterburg which was then only provisionally repaired. Namesake of Schönbrunn should have been Emperor Matthias, who while hunting on the premises discovered a source in 1612 which spawned crystal clear water.
The Katterburg about 1672
This fountain was so beautiful that he should give the property the future name. Emperor Ferdinand II, the successor Matthias', spent as a passionate hunter a lot of time in Schonbrunn. When he died spent his widow Eleonora Gonzaga, who was also very attached to the Jägertum (passion for hunting) a lot of time in Schönbrunn and indulged from then on a rich social life. This soon demanded a more representative environment as it was the old Katterburg, so she in 1642 had built a castle, whose name Schöbrunn in the same year for the first time was recorded in a document. At the same time she had also the garden broadened and expanded, often offering room for business meetings.
During the second Turkish siege in 1683 the grounds and Gebäulichkeiten (old buildings) were largely destroyed, whereupon the Emperor Leopold I., who acquired the plant in 1686, for his successor Joseph I wanted to have constructed a new building of the castle. For this project, the architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach was consulted, which submitted a draft in 1688 to prove his architectural skills. Then Fischer von Erlach was hired immediately and has since worked for the court and nobility. Finally, he was commissioned in 1693 by Leopold I to design a concrete blueprint for the castle. Three years later with the construction was begone, and in the spring of 1700 the central wing was completed and habitable. As a result of the Spanish war of succession arose financial gaps, which greatly slowed the progress of construction of the side wings. And when Joseph died suddenly, they were discontinued altogether. In the coming years the unfinished palace served the Wilhelmine Amalie as a widow seat.
Emperor Charles VI. bought the chateau in 1728 with the baroque garden. However, he remained there merely for pheasant hunting. Therefore, he gave the whole castle to his daughter Maria Theresa, who has since always had a heart for the Palace Schönbrunn. This meant the beginning of the first heyday of Schönbrunn Palace. End of 1742, construction work on the castle was resumed and led to the great complex as it is found today. Maria Theresa engaged the experienced architect Nikolaus Pacassi for the management of construction. 1745 the new palais chapel was opened which still completely was based on the plans of Fischer von Erlach. In the following year, already could be moved into the residential and audience spaces in the east wing. Thus, the completion went on until an extension of the castle was needed because the imperial family experienced brisk growth. Between the main floor and the upper floors a mezzanine was inserted with living spaces for the imperial children. The baroque garden was subjected to strict symmetrical order, which was particularly manifested in the application of the flower beds and paths. The beds were in large part made of boxwood and were lined with colorful stones. The plant was like a carpet with rich ornaments.
It was Maria Theresa's desire to accommodate a castle theater in the building. It found its place in the northern courtyard wing and was opened in 1747. The Empress herself namely was a talented singer, and also her children were involved artistically at New Castle Theatre appearing themselves as singers and actors. Yet shortly after 1750, Maria Theresa had to expand the castle one more time, as the imperial family had grown again. In the west wing arose another mezzanine, now leading to the outer appearance of the castle, representing a symmetry and thus the facade could finally be completed. Here ended the first renovation phase.
The second renovation phase was less object of spatial extensions, because rather were made changes to existing premises. The big and the small gallery received a vaulted ceiling with lavish stucco of Albert Bolla and huge frescoes by Gregorio Guglielmi. The result was a masterpiece of Rococo. The neighboring rooms were of a similar standard, and nowhere with rocaille, mirrors, tapestries, paintings, and other precious decorative elements was economized. From 1753 Franz Stephan in the Hietzinger area of the castle park had laid out the so-called Dutch garden, in which arose an extensive collection of exotic plants, which should serve scientific purposes.
Another phase of equipment activities began after the death of Emperor Franz I. Stephan in 1765, Maria Theresa profoundly affecting. In order to express her grief and to commemorate her late husband, she had in the eastern wing numerous rooms equipped to Memorial rooms. In doing so, to her nothing was too expensive, and so arose richly decorated rooms with precious lacquer panels, specially acquired wood panelings from distant lands, finest fabric upholstery and many other exclusivities.
One last important phase of expansion began in the 70s of the 18th century, as Empress Maria Theresa had the gardens by the court architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf of Hohenberg expanded.
Under his leadership, the Gloriette, the monumental Fountain of Neptune, the Roman artificial ruin, the Obelisk, the avenues and all the places and ways with the countless statues and sculptures, mainly originating from Wilhelm Beyer emerged. The design of the whole complex was until shortly before Maria Theresa's death in 1780 under way. From 1779 on, the park was open to the public. After that, the castle stood empty except for the years 1805 and 1809, in which Napoleon Schönbrunn occupied. After the Congress of Vienna in the years 1814/15 came up renewals, which were urgently needed. The facade was given according to plans by Johann Adam a completely new face: He removed the exuberant Rococo paneling and gave the castle its present appearance.
Another golden age began for Schönbrunn when Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1848 took over the Austrian rule. Schönbrunn was in fact already in his childhood his favorite. He inhabited as Emperor the premises of the West Wing, where he remained throughout his life. Except for the audience rooms, the rooms were refurbished in Franz Joseph's living area.
With a comparatively sober and simple setup of bourgeois character they were provided, which enables to conclude on Franz Joseph's personality. Even with the marriage and the arrival of Elisabeth of Bavaria ("Sisi" or the "Sissi") and on the occasion of the later family growth extensive device-specific changes have been made, yet much remained from the time of Maria Theresa. On the occasion of the World Exhibition in Vienna in 1873 even a large part has been restored. Extensive renovations, extensions and additions to the Maria Theresa Rococo style were made mainly to the galleries and to the premises in the east wing. The Dutch garden was transformed into an English garden and in it in the years 1880-82 was built the famous Palm House, a huge building made of glass and iron. Now, the final face of Schönbrunn was created, as it is known today throughout the world.
This sadhu was a common sight on the ghats near the Ganges. I think he liked having his photo taken :-)
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This is an old oil painting on canvas that my father painted a very long time ago. It has passed hands throughout the family and at some point was mistreated as now there is a mess of what looks like varnish all over it. Does anyone happen to know the best way to repair this myself without ruining it further? I am very happy to have it in my possession and would like to hang it on my wall. My dad was a gifted artist who didn't usually think so of himself. Most of his paintings didn't even get signed by him (this one was!) because he was displeased with how they came out - I think. His art was entered into a local gallery contest once, without him knowing it...and it ended up winning a large amount of money. Even still, to talk to him today about his talent, he shuns it off as less than it is. Nonetheless, I admire this about him :) His focus was landscapes - nature scenes with the occasional deer, and rough seas like this one - sometimes with boats, evoking some scary childhood boating memories for me, of being out on the boat in turbulent waters that don't intimidate him as the avid boatsman.
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Shot January 1998 in a bitterly cold, steady wind. Night, full moon, 160T film, 6 minute exposure, red and green-gelled strobe flash. Wow, that was 10 years ago . . .
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Yuri: “Oh, Fletcher, please do not insult our intelligence…or the sophisticated network of gossips in our family. We know you and Wren are friendly again. Furthermore, you will take our money because we deem it so. How many times must we say that?”
Fletcher: “We talk from time to time on the phone is all. I hardly think that warrants a move to Boston, Butter Bean. And I am not taking one damn cent. End of discussion.”
Lukas: *chuckles, genuinely tickled* “I love the way you said ‘end of discussion,’ like that’ll actually work. The Georgia sun has clearly chicken-fried your brain, son.”
Fletcher: “Tell Yuri she shouldn’t give me the money.”
Yuri: *crosses arms, eyes narrowing dangerously* “Yes, Lukas, why do you not attempt to ‘tell me.’”
Lukas: “No thank you. For one, you won’t listen. And, for another, I happen to think investing in Fletch’s new law firm is a great idea.”
Fletcher: *sneers* “You sound just like Simon. I swear! Did y’all completely lose your balls when you got married?”
Lukas: “Lose, no. Hide in an undisclosed location, so Red can’t squish them, yes.”
Kumi: *face stretches into a pleased smile*
Molly: *signs animatedly, then grabs Fletch’s hand and squeezes it*
Diego: *translates* “‘Fletch and Wren are going to get married and live happily ever after.’”
Kumi: “How do ya know? Is this some mystical, all-knowing deaf thing? You lose one sense, so you gain extra intuition or psychic powers?”
Molly: *rolls eyes, releases Fletch’s hand and signs*
Diego: *translates* “‘Duh. Because of the way his face changes when he talks about her. Maybe y’all don’t notice it because you’re too busy listening to his words or tone, instead of watching his expression. But I can tell when he’s talking about Wren, even without reading his lips. His eyes illuminate like sunlight through oak leaves. It’s real cute.’”
Fletcher (sternly): “Keep talking like that, darlin’, and I’m going to renege on my promise to spring for unlimited pizza toppings at dinner.”
Molly: *smiles up at Fletcher, as she wraps her arm around his waist, unintimidated*
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***Any doll enhancements (i.e. freckles, piercings, eye color changes, haircuts) were done by me unless otherwise stated.***
Molly
Shorts: SL Doll
Top: Mattel – California Girl Fashion Pack
Jacket: Mattel – My Scene Fashion
Platforms: Mattel – Barbie Collectibles - Peace & Love 70’s Barbie
Bag: Sugarbabylove (etsy.com); I made/added the charm.
Necklace: IT – Fashion Royalty – Capricious Natalia
Earrings: Me
Doll is a She’s Not There Poppy Parker, eyes have been repainted by me, all other enhancements by me.
Fletcher
Jeans: Mattel – Barbie Collectible – James Dean
Shirt: Clear lan
Belt: Miema (etsy.com)
Boots: Volks – Who’s That Girl? - Selfish
Doll is a Turning Heads Pierre.
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Seen in Brighton beach at the pier. Shot with Polaroid SX-70 camera on PX680 ff film trom "The Impossible Project".
she's my prototype T&T, i removed her factory eyeshadow and blushes,slightly carved and repainted her lips... she has pearly white lids which i screwed up so i need to re do them...:)
I want her to have a pure and sweet little girlie look...:)
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Hello, this is a question for all you experienced re-rooters out there. This is the Poppy Parker from the Barefoot in the Park single set that had an updo hairstyle. I really want to get a reroot for her because her current hair is thin and limiting, and she was a gift from my boyfriend so she is definitely the doll I have the most emotional attachment to.
I was wondering if it would be possible to get her hair rerooted without it looking terrible since it's so thinly rooted :0 any advice or opinions would be appreciated, thanks!
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This is growing in Western Oregon USA, specifically Springfield, in the Willamette Valley. It was a gift, and I don't know its history. It is in a very large pot/container, and in the pot, it's about 3-4 feet high. It has never shown any signs of getting a flower, in the 8 months or so I have had it.
A friend suggested a rhododendron; so if it is one, they do tremendously well in Oregon, and perhaps it just needs some fertilizer.
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GTW 4619 heads of the spur and on to a stub track to offload this boxcar to International Paper here in Rockford, IL. He'll pick up one boxcar in return before heading back to the main, and then west to Freeport, IL.
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