Glasswork Collection
Glasswork is an ancient art form that has captivated the world for centuries
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Glasswork is an ancient art form that has captivated the world for centuries. From the intricate glass and tile work embedded in the walls of the Juna Mahal Fort to the bustling German industry of the 1930s, it is a craft that continues to amaze. In a black and white photo from the 1930s, we catch a glimpse of glassworks in the Rhineland, showcasing the precision and skill required to create such delicate pieces. The anonymous stained glass artwork titled "Allegory of Spring" transports us back to around 1900, where vibrant colors dance across its surface. The Le Vocabulaire Illustre engravings take us behind-the-scenes, introducing us to various roles within this trade. We meet verriers or glass-blowers who shape molten glass with their breath and bouchons or glass-stoppers that seal precious liquids within bottles. A punch bowl made circa 1909 catches our eye with its Favrile glass and brass combination, exuding elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, an oil painting depicts luscious grapes, plums, white currants, strawberries on a wooden ledge - reminding us how versatile this material can be when transformed into vessels for food and drink. The engraving showcases a tailleur de verre or glass-cutter meticulously shaping sheets of fragile beauty. Another colored engraving illustrates different stages of glass making - from gathering molten liquid to blowing it into exquisite shapes. One cannot help but marvel at a peacock decorated vase created around 1901 using Favrile iridescent glass. Its shimmering hues mimic nature's own brilliance as light dances upon its surface. Lastly, we are introduced to manipulative processes through a color lithograph - illustrating various techniques used by artisans as they mold hot molten material into works of art. Glasswork is more than just craftsmanship.