Design for a mosaic or a windowLouis Comfort Tiffany · 1901

  • Art movementArt Nouveau
  • Creation date1901
  • Dimensions40.0 x 18.0 cm

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848 – 1933)

Explore the dazzling world of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), master of Art Nouveau! Discover his iconic stained glass, lamps & innovative Favrile glass designs.

Although Northrop primarily designed windows, it is unknown whether this drawing was for a window or a mosaic, as Tiffany Studios also created beautiful mosaics made from favrile glass as part of interior-design commissions. Regardless, this work complements Northrop’s other works in terms of color, composition, and iconography. The red and pink flowers that surround the central fountain and spill over the low balustrade bedecked with wreathes convey Northrop’s characteristic sense of naturalism and movement in rendering flowers. The domed gazebo is enlivened by the splashes of yellow sunlight on its molding. Northrop conveys a sense of liveliness and richness that no doubt would have helped the client envision the final product.

About this artwork

  • Title: Design for a mosaic or a window
  • Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany
  • Year: 1901
  • Original dimensions: 40.0 x 18.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: botanical romanticism, early 20th-century aesthetic
  • Main color: Gray
  • Keywords: pink and red flowers, art nouveau design, tiffany studios drawing
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

What is the creation date of "Design for a mosaic or a window" by Louis Comfort Tiffany?

"Design for a mosaic or a window" dates from 1901. The date places the work within Louis Comfort Tiffany's career and its era.

Is "Design for a mosaic or a window" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Design for a mosaic or a window" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

What color saturation does "Design for a mosaic or a window" by Louis Comfort Tiffany have?

"Design for a mosaic or a window" by Louis Comfort Tiffany is recorded with a subtle color saturation.

Why is the copyright status of "Design for a mosaic or a window" what it is?

"Design for a mosaic or a window" by Louis Comfort Tiffany is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Louis Comfort Tiffany died in 1933.

Who is the artist behind "Design for a mosaic or a window"?

"Design for a mosaic or a window" is attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Does "Design for a mosaic or a window" by Louis Comfort Tiffany use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color composition of "Design for a mosaic or a window" by Louis Comfort Tiffany combines a serene contrast with a strong color unity harmony.

At what age did Louis Comfort Tiffany make "Design for a mosaic or a window"?

Louis Comfort Tiffany made "Design for a mosaic or a window" at the age of 53. The artist was born in 1848 and the work is dated 1901.

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