TIFFANY GLASS

A Passion for Colour

February 12 to May 2, 2010

Cobweb table lamp

Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933) is famous for the original and spectacular effects of colour and light that he achieved in his blown vases, stained glasswindows and lamps. A Canadian first, this exhibition focusses on Tiffany'soutstanding contribution to design and the technology of glass.

 

 

Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933); Cobweb table lamp; Designed by Clara Driscoll (1861–1944); About 1902; Leaded glass, bronze, glass mosaic; H. 74.9 cm ; D. 50.9 cm; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond; Gift of Sydney and Frances Lewis; Photo Katherine Wetzel © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts