Louis Comfort Tiffany
1848–1933 · American · 27 artworks
Art NouveauPost-ImpressionismRealismIridescent glassFavrile glassNature-inspired motifsStained glass layeringUse of vibrant color palettes
artist bio
Louis Comfort Tiffany was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his stained glass work. He was a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement, emphasizing natural forms and innovative use of color and light.
what you'll learn
Studying Tiffany's work allows students to explore the intersection of art and craft, focusing on color theory, light manipulation, and the integration of natural motifs into design. Students can also learn about the Art Nouveau movement and its emphasis on organic forms and decorative aesthetics.
related: Gustav Klimt
27 artworks
Market Day
1873
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Duane Street, New York
1877
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Peonies and Iris
1915
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Yellowstone Canyon
1917
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Louise Tiffany, Reading
1888
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Arabian Subject
1880
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On the Way between Old and New Cairo, Citadel Mosque of Mohammed Ali, and Tombs of the Mamelukes
1872
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Snake Charmer at Tangier, Africa
1872
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Seated Nude at Lily Pond
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Near Eastern Interior
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Algerian Shops
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Landscape with Waterfall
1924
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Fruit Vendors Under the Sea Wall at Nassau
1870
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The Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine
1885
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Landscape with Evening Sky
1880
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The Village Peddler
1875
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Pushing Off the Boat at Sea Bright, New Jersey
1887
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Paesaggio con giardino e una fontana
1915
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Taming the Flamingo (also known as Feeding the Flamingos)
1888
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Untitled (also known as Flowers in a Vase)
1916
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Boys Fishing
1900
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Detail, Cartoon for the Education window
1888
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Untitled
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Landscape with Figure
1870
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The Blossoms of Spring (also known as Flora and Spring)
1898
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Travelers near Cairo
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Loggia at Laurelton Hall
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