| Oscarshall | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Oslo,Norway |
| Completed | 1852 |
| Client | King Oscar I |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | White castle with one tall tower |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Johan Henrik Nebelong |
Oscarshall Palace is amaison de plaisance located in the small fjordFrognerkilen onBygdøy inOslo,Norway.[1]
The palace was built from 1847 to 1852 by the Danish architectJohan Henrik Nebelong on commission from KingOscar I and QueenJoséphine ofNorway and Sweden. In 1881, KingOscar II opened the palace to the public as a museum.[2]
The palace, with its secondary buildings and surrounding park, is considered to be one of the finest examples ofneo-Gothicarchitecture in Norway and is one of the country's most important embodiments of the National Romantic style which was popular in Norway during the period.
The interior was wholly constructed and decorated by Norwegian artists and artisans. The walls of the dining hall are decorated with paintings byJoachim Frich,Adolph Tidemand, andHans Gude while the decoration and furniture in the drawing room evokes the style of the old Norwegian guildhall.[3]
Oscarshall was sold by KingCarl IV to the Norwegian state in 1863. The palace was almost given a new role when it was decided in 1929 that Oscarshall would become the new residence ofCrown Prince Olav andPrincess Märtha. These plans were never realized, however, as both financial problems and political opposition arose. The situation was later solved whenFritz Wedel Jarlsberg sold his estateSkaugum to the royal couple. Today it is the property of the state and is placed at the disposal of the King.
Between 2005 and 2009 Oscarshall underwent a total renovation and restoration, bringing colours and furniture back to its original style from 1859. The renovation completed, Oscarshall was once again open to the public.
The palace is now open for guided tours during the summer season. In 2013,Queen Sonja openedthe Queen Joséphine Gallery on the grounds of Oscarshall. The gallery exhibits graphic prints and featured prints by Her Majesty herself during its first season.[3]
59°54′36.53″N10°41′32.04″E / 59.9101472°N 10.6922333°E /59.9101472; 10.6922333
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