A24: Virginia Entrance Hall, 1751-55 c. 1940

This is Narcissa Niblack Thorne's "Virginia Entrance Hall, 1751-55", a miniature interior made around the mid-20th century. The attention to detail here is amazing, isn't it? I'm really drawn to the way she's created this almost hyper-realistic space. It's not just about replicating; it's about choosing what to emphasize. Notice the wood paneling. Each plank seems to have its own little story told through texture and the way the light catches it. It gives the room such warmth! And that rug! It’s a field of tiny floral patterns, not quite precise but full of character, like a memory fading at the edges. The heavy door ajar to the left adds a touch of drama, doesn't it? I mean, I'm thinking about the Dutch Masters, who were so interested in the everyday, and then artists like Charles Wilson Peale who were interested in Americana, and in a way, Thorne is doing a bit of both. Her attention to the historical and to the hand crafted gives it a unique feeling, don't you think?