Arlington House
by Lianne Schneider
Title
Arlington House
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Photograph - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
Another in the Plantation/Estate homes architecture series - based on a pencil sketch, digitally painted in PSE 9
Arlington House - Birmingham, Alabama
Arlington is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture dating from the 1840s. The house was built by Judge William S. Mudd, one of the ten founders of Birmingham. The house is furnished with a collection of 19th century decorative arts. Located on six acres in the heart of Old Elyton, the first permanent County Seat of Jefferson County, Arlington is a center for historical, cultural, and civic activities.
Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens is a former plantation house and 6 acres (24,000 m2) of landscaped gardens near downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The two-story frame structure was built between 1845-50 and features antebellum-era Greek Revival architecture. The house serves as a decorative arts museum, featuring a collection of 19th-century furniture, textiles, silver, and paintings. The garden features a restored garden room that is used for special events. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1970.
Built between 1845 and 1850 by William S. Mudd in Elyton, the second county seat of Jefferson County. Birmingham, a city that Mudd helped to establish, eventually grew to encompass the former site of Elyton. Arlington is one of the only surviving structures from the time of Elyton and is Birmingham's only antebellum mansion.[2] Arlington was used by Union troops while planning the burning of the University of Alabama.
The ashes of former Birmingham mayor George G. Siebels, Jr. are interred at Arlington.
Copyright - derivative work, digital painting - MCN :: C9Y7G-B8PVT-N96BK
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May 6th, 2012
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Comments (35)
Blair Stuart
Love this shot Lianne, you have captured the magnificence of the Mansion in all its glory.... so very well done, v/f+
Bonnie Bruno
Lianne, you've handled this wonderfully, transforming a photo into a work of art. It's beautiful, and does the Arlington House justice!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a lovely thing to say Bonnie - thank you so much. I have always been fascinated by these majestic old homes.
Marilyn Wilson
Very nice. I would love to walk up to that front porch and have a glass of cool lemonade. :)
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh wouldn't that be lovely? Thank you so much Marilyn. I appreciate that lovely comment.
Ms Judi
Beautiful Lianne, I really love how you do the textures on your work! V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Ms. Judi - I'm afraid I've fallen way behind again..will catch up with you soon!
Ann Horn
Wonderful work of art, Lianne. As well as the house itself, I particularly like the leading lines in this image.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh I'm so pleased Ann - what a lovely and insightful comment! Thank you so very much!
Will Borden
Very attractive work, Lianne- a fabulous architectural presentation!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Aren't you just the kindest person - thank you so much Will. Hopefully I'll catch up on your work later today too!
DiDi Higginbotham
LOVELY!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Hi Didi - thank you so much - I keep falling further and further behind. Hopefully will catch up on you today!
Cheri Randolph
Lianne, beautiful addition to your series, spot on perspective and processing detail! voted
Lianne Schneider replied:
I've been off a few days except for an hour here or there so I've some catching up to do on your work Cheri - but thank you so much for this lovely comment! Means the world.
Vandana Rajesh
beautiful capture..the mansion in all its glory and nature at its very best.
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a lovely thing to say Vandana - I'm very honored by your visit and that lovely comment.
Sharon Burger
what a beautiful image Lianne, and a very informative recertation of Alabama history, these places interest me very much. and you have made it a joy to learn about.
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an incredibly lovely thing to say Sharon - I appreciate that so very much.
Xueling Zou
Perfect effect, gorgeous image! So well done, Lianne!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you dear Xueling - your comments always mean so much. I've fallen behind on your work again, I'm sure, but I will try to catch up a bit soon.
Laurie Search
Fabulous, Lianne!!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh you're an angel - thank you so much Laurie. I'm afraid I've fallen behind again but I'll catch up with you soon!