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Vase — Louis Comfort Tiffany

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Written by: Victoria DuboisContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Ceramics & Glass · Catalogue no. 20466
Louis Comfort Tiffany

Vase

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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When Louis Comfort Tiffany began collaborating with glass artists on new types of production, his aesthetic ambitions were finally realized in the development of Favrile glass, a term he created to imply “handmade.” Largely through his marketing ability, Favrile glass became America’s greatest contribution to the Art Nouveau style. His works were exhibited at international expositions; at galleries in major European cities, where his creations were bought by many museums; and in his store in Manhattan, known as the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., later Tiffany Studios. From the outset, Tiffany used Favrile glass in mosaic panels, stained glass windows, and his artistic line of table and floor lamps.

Artist / MakerLouis Comfort Tiffany
Datec. 1905–10
Culture / OriginAmerica, New York
Mediumfavrile glass
DimensionsOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)
DepartmentDecorative Art and Design
TypeGlass
About the Artist

BiographyLouis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) — American stained glass and jewelry designer (1848-1933).Louis Comfort Tiffany worked as painter, photographer, designer, interior designer and glass artist and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1848 to 1933; born and died in New York City. Their work is linked to Art Nouveau.Disciplinespainter, photographer, designer, interior designer, glass artistBorn1848, New York CityDied1933, New York CityNationalityUnited StatesMovementArt NouveauSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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