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Museum of Glass: Glass art for the home (photo diary) [1]
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Date: 2022-09-07
According to the display:
“René Lalique’s remarkable artistic career was dedicated to creating artwork for a modern century. He explored innovative avenues for glass by marketing to new audiences. By adopting industrial machinery, to produce a set of artistic tools, that created pieces that were sold at more affordable prices. In doing so, Lalique became a champion of glass as a luminous, versatile art medium, expanding its popularity without sacrificing his artistic vision.”
The American middle class entered a period of prosperity during the 1920s. According to the display:
“Lalique was quick to take advantage of this revitalized demographic and designed a variety of artworks for the home. Including everything from desk accessories to tableware, these pieces epitomized Lalique’s career-long mission to make art for all.”
Shown above is Cinq hirondelles (Five Swallows), a clock made in 1920 with mold-pressed glass, enamel.
Shown above is Paons (Peacocks), a lamp made in 1910 with mold-pressed glass, applied patina.
Shown above is Tȇte d’aigle (Eagle Head), an automobile radiator cap or a paperweight made in 1928 with mold-pressed glass.
Shown above is Hibou (Owl), an inkwell made in 1912 with mold-pressed glass.
Shown above is Sainte Odile (Saint Odile), a box made in 1936 with mold-pressed and acid-etched glass.
Shown above is Lézards (Lizards), a paperweight made in 1913 with mold-pressed glass, applied patina.
Shown above is Rose Paperweight made in 1921 with lost-wax casting.
Shown above is Martinique, an ashtray made in 1928 with mold-pressed glass.
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