Sharing four of my favorite Thorne Miniature Rooms from the Art Institute of Chicago—these tiny masterpieces are packed with incredible detail! Do you have a favorite? Created by Narcissa Niblack Thorne, the collection features 68 beautifully crafted rooms that capture architectural styles and furnishings from the 13th to 20th centuries, representing cultures from around the world. #chicago #history #chicagogram #artinstituteofchicago #miniatures #artwork #midwest #Illinois | Ervin Eliud

01 The Collector || A miniature red brick cottage full of butterflies ♥

Each Thorne Miniature Room is a tiny window to a larger world. In Drawing Rooms, see the tiny rooms scaled to life-size. Remix and decorate them with drawings, then create your own miniature space—now available in the Ryan Learning Center's Interactive Gallery. | The Art Institute of Chicago

Each Thorne Miniature Room is a tiny window to a larger world. Step inside the Pennsylvania Kitchen and take a journey back in time. | The Art Institute of Chicago

Each Thorne Miniature Room is a tiny window to a larger world. Step inside the French Salon and take a journey back in time. This video is part of Drawing Ro | The Art Institute of Chicago