So this week I made a visit to Central Florida’s own Morse Museum, in Winterpark. This is the home of the largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work! If you didn’t know already, he was the son of the founder of Tiffany & Company (which is the famous and fabulous jeweler in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, my favorite movie, by the way).
Pumpkin and Beets window, leaded glass, from Laurelton Hall Exhibited: Expostition Universelle, Paris 1900.
I think it’s important to look back at the history of your art form. It’s really inspiring to understand what great artists have done in the past, to get connected to their creativity and curiosity. And it gets me motivated when I’m feeling like I’ve got the mean reds!
Here are a few of my favorite pieces by Tiffany, and if you want to learn more about his work, read this short bio at the Morse Museum website.
Winter, from the Four Seasons window, leaded glass, 1899-1900
Summer, from the Four Seasons window, leaded glass, 1899-1900
Spring, from the Four Seasons window, leaded glass, 1899-1900
Autumn, from the Four Seasons window, leaded glass, 1899-1900
And don’t forget – I want to hear your thoughts on Holly Golightly, staying inspired, or Louis Comfort Tiffany. Comment away!