Calla Lilies
1865
Louis Comfort Tiffany is world-famous for his dazzling stained glass lamps, but long before he was melting glass, he was capturing nature on canvas. Painted in 1865 when he was just a teenager, this duo of calla lilies shows his early obsession with organic, flowing shapes. The dark, earthy background makes the creamy white petals practically glow, hinting at the luminous Art Nouveau style he would later pioneer. It's a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a master designer before he found his true medium.
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