The artwork entitled “Vase” was crafted by the illustrious artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany in the year 1914. It is an exemplar of the Art Nouveau movement, specifically categorized under the Modern epoch. The genre of the artwork encompasses both design and utensil, and it forms part of the renowned Tiffany glass series that is celebrated for its excellence in decorative art.
The artwork is a vessel with a bulbous body, eloquently flaring out towards the base and narrowing towards the top. Prominent are the twin handles that arch gracefully from the top rim down to the shoulders of the vase. The surface texture exhibits a tactile, organic quality, imbued with a variegated patina that resembles the verdigris effects seen on aged copper or bronze. Its coloration is a mottled green, suffused with hues that range from a darker, mossy green to lighter, almost golden tints where the light catches the high points of the vase’s sculpted form. The overall aesthetic captures the essence of natural elements, a characteristic feature of the Art Nouveau style which sought harmony between art and the organic shapes found in nature.
