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LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY: TREASURES FROM THE DRIEHAUS COLLECTION
Exhibition October 3, 2021 − February 13, 2022
A celebration of the artistry and craftsmanship of Tiffany works from Chicago's outstanding Richard H. Driehaus Collection, highlighting masterpieces never before seen in the extensive exhibition.
The collection includes over 60 objects spanning over 30 years of Tiffany's prolific career. One of America's most famous and inventive artists, Tiffany (1848-1933) worked with glass, ceramics, metals, jewelry, and painting. His technical prowess in a wide variety of media allowed him to convey his admiration for the natural world through a range of objects, from common household items to unique masterpieces. He has received international recognition for his artistic work, particularly for his stained glass windows, winning prestigious awards at exhibitions in Europe and the United States.
His works were enthusiastically collected by art museums and private collectors throughout his life and are still in great demand today.
The collection includes over 60 objects spanning over 30 years of Tiffany's prolific career. One of America's most famous and inventive artists, Tiffany (1848-1933) worked with glass, ceramics, metals, jewelry, and painting. His technical prowess in a wide variety of media allowed him to convey his admiration for the natural world through a range of objects, from common household items to unique masterpieces. He has received international recognition for his artistic work, particularly for his stained glass windows, winning prestigious awards at exhibitions in Europe and the United States.
His works were enthusiastically collected by art museums and private collectors throughout his life and are still in great demand today.
