10 Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany

Post On: March 13, 2017
By: Agustina
In: Arts

Look at Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany if you want to know the notable American artist. Most of his works are related to the stained glass. He was born on 18th February 1848 and died on 17th January 1933. The Associated Artists was the affiliation of prominent designers, which include Tiffany, Samuel Colman, Candace Wheeler and Lockwood de Forest. The works of Tiffany present the Aesthetic and Art Nouveau style.

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 1: the designs

Louis had amazing designs applied on the metalworks, enamels, ceramics, glass mosaics, lamps, stained glass windows and jewelry.

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 2: Tiffany & Co

Tiffany & Co., was established by Charles Lewis Tifanny. He was the father of Louis. Louis took the position as the first Design Director in the company.

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Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 3: the birthplace

The birthplace of Louis was located in New York City. His mother was Harriet Olivia Avery Young.



Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 4: education

Louis attended Pennsylvania Military Academy in Pennsylvania. Then he moved to New Jersey to study at Eagleswood Military Academy in Perth Amboy.

Louis Comfort Tiffany Facts

Louis Comfort Tiffany Facts

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 5: the artistic training

When he was in Eagleswood, New Jersey, his art mentor was George Inness who taught him about painting. When he was in Irvington, New York, he studied under Samuel Colman. In 1866-1867, he was enrolled at National Academy of Design in New York City. In 1868 until 1869, he studied with salon painter Leon-Adolphe-Auguste Belly. Her works were heavily affected by the landscape painting of Belly.

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 6: the early career

Talking about his early career, Louis started as a painter. In 1875, he developed the interest toward the glassmaking. He moved to Brooklyn where he was employed by some glasshouses.

Louis Comfort Tiffany

Louis Comfort Tiffany

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 7: Louis Comfort Tiffany and Associated American Artists

Louis Comfort Tiffany and Associated American Artists were established in 1879 as collaboration between Louis with Lockwood de Forest, Samuel Colman and Candace Wheeler. However, it only lasted for four years.

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 8: glass factory

Louis decided to open a glass factory in Corona, New York, which developed well due to his creative talent, leadership, connection and cash from his father.

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Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 9: Mark Twain House in Hartford

Do you know that the interior of Mark Twain House in Hartford was designed by Louis in 1881?

Louis Comfort Tiffany and Family

Louis Comfort Tiffany and Family

Facts about Louis Comfort Tiffany 10: the Tiffany Studios

The Tiffany Studios was created in 1902 after the first Tiffany Glass Company merged on 1 December 1885.

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