A collection of paintings at the Strmol castle

Abstract

The collection of paintings at the castle of Strmol is a reflection of the status of the castle under its last pre- and interwar owner, and of endeavours, which in the period after World War II changed the Strmol castle into a state service facility. The provenience of individual works of art is unfortunately not always clear. Noticeable are the works of some reputable foreign and local painters (for example Niccolo Frangipane, Franz von Pausinger, Josef Schmitzberger, Leopold Layer, Ivana Kobilca ...). Over thirty works were painted by Josip Gorup, brother of Ksenija Hribar.