Vase 1892 - 1898

This small vase, made by Louis C. Tiffany, is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The initial impact is its smoothness and depth, achieved through the lustrous material and the continuous, curving form. Notice how Tiffany plays with volume and surface. The vase swells in its midsection, only to be reined in at the neck, creating a gentle undulation that speaks of organic growth. This shape destabilizes the conventional notion of a vessel, offering fluidity rather than rigid containment. The monochromatic surface allows us to see these subtle modulations as light dances across the glass. The use of iridescent glass places this work within a broader artistic discourse, where materiality becomes a means of expression. Tiffany's vase is not just a container but an object that reflects the changing aesthetics of its time.