Rheims
1889
Long before he became the king of fancy stained-glass lamps, Louis Comfort Tiffany was traveling Europe with a sketchbook in hand. This lively watercolor from 1889 captures the towering Rheims Cathedral in France, viewed from a cozy, narrow street that makes the Gothic architecture look even more massive. You can see his signature and the date 'July 16/89' scribbled in the corner, proving this was a personal travel memory rather than a formal commission. It’s a great glimpse into how the famous designer studied light and structure before creating his iconic glass masterpieces.
- Technique
- Watercolor and graphite
- Material
- Paper
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