PortiereLouis Comfort Tiffany · 1902

  • Art movementArt Nouveau
  • Creation date1902
  • Dimensions54.0 x 34.0 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.

This design for a portiere, or doorway curtain, features a deep blue ground enlivened with gold, red, and green Renaissance-style embroidery. While textiles were important elements of Tiffany"s interior designs, they rarely survive intact, which makes such design drawings all the more important. Editorial remarks in graphite in the bottom margin, made by either Tiffany or the client, give a wonderful insight into how Tiffany"s designs evolved from sketch to finished product: "Curtain ornament to be in center of bottom of portier and not in corner as shown."

About this artwork

  • Title: Portiere
  • Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany
  • Year: 1902
  • Original dimensions: 54.0 x 34.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: art nouveau ornamentation, luxury & aestheticism"
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Keywords: portiere design”, tiffany glass sketch, gold and red design
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

How do movement and era meet in "Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany?

"Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany is placed in the Art Nouveau movement, within the 19th-Century era of its creator.

What was Louis Comfort Tiffany's age when "Portiere" was created?

Louis Comfort Tiffany made "Portiere" at the age of 54. The artist was born in 1848 and the work is dated 1902.

Is "Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany in the public domain, and why?

"Portiere" 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.

What is the luminance of "Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany?

The colors of "Portiere" show a luminous luminance.

In what year was "Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany created?

The creation of "Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany is dated 1902.

Who is the artist behind "Portiere"?

The artist behind "Portiere" is Louis Comfort Tiffany. The work is catalogued under Louis Comfort Tiffany's name.

What are the date and style of "Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany?

"Portiere" by Louis Comfort Tiffany is dated 1902 and belongs to Art Nouveau.

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