September 9th, 2014
The Washington Times
Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils 6-foot-high portrait of self at Calif. Capitol
Cheryl K. Chumley
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled a massive portrait of a younger version of himself during a Capitol event in Sacramento on Monday.
The artist was Austrian-born Gottfried Helnwein, who called the former governor “larger than life,” the Los Angeles Times reported. The portrait, which depicts a smiling Mr. Schwarzenegger against an image of the governor’s seal, was described by those in attendance as “regal” and “huge,” the newspaper reported.

The portrait, which stands more than 6 feet high, is 1,000 square inches bigger than the one of former Gov. Gray Davis, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The size fit the general theme of the event.

Californians “refuse to think small,” Mr. Schwarzenegger said, the Los Angeles Times reported. “We were never afraid to dream big. It is in our DNA as Californians.”

The artist was Austrian-born Gottfried Helnwein, who called the former governor “larger than life,” the Los Angeles Times reported.

The portrait, which depicts a smiling Mr. Schwarzenegger against an image of the governor’s seal, was described by those in attendance as “regal” and “huge,” the newspaper reported.

Mr. Schwarzenegger reportedly paid for the portrait from his own money.

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Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger poses with his official portrait after it was unveiled at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. The photograph-like giant image of the former governor was done by Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein and will hang on the third floor of the Capitol. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia/image/schwarzenegger-returnsjpeg-0a13ajpg/#ixzz3Cqhs62qA Follow us: @washtimes on Twitter
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