Will wonders never cease! Feast your eyes on this magnificent Tiffany (yes, THAT Tiffany) stained glass creation! This stained glass window is at least eight feet tall! How do I know this? Why, on my wanderings of our fair city and suburbs, I was in Evanston, Illinois (home of actors John Cusack of 80’s teen movies fame, and Jeremy Piven who plays, “Mr. Selfridge” in the Masterpiece Theatre’s series entitled, well, “Mr. Selfridge”) when I came upon this enchanting artwork and snapped a photo.
[photo courtesy of yours truly – *grin* please click on the photo for an amazing closeup – feel free to gaze away!]
At first I thought, wow, this sure is a fancy building! But after some sleuthing, I discovered that the gentleman who owns this particular old and charming building (Carlson Building) happens to be a collector of Tiffany stained glass windows, among other notables.
Apparently there is a museum dedicated to his priceless collection located in Evanston. I shall skulk around soon and report back with my findings. Do stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy my stumble upon of timeless Tiffany!
I am still a lil surprised that a renowned jewelry company makes stained glass, but wow this is really cool 🙂
Hi Andy! I think this piece (and the art in the owner’s collection) are very old. I am going to do some more fact-finding and shall report back! Oh yes, I was stunned to see it literally hanging in a small lobby area of this building. After finding out that the owner of the building has this priceless collection of Tiffany stained glass, I was in awe! Thank you for stopping by, Andy!! Cher xo
Here, Andy! I think this is a good article!
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tiff/hd_tiff.htm
Thank you! 🙂
Most welcome, Andy!!! Cher xo
Love stained glass windows . Saw some lovely ones in Australian churches. Good picture of the stained glass Tiffany. Thanks for your post, Cher. 🙂
Oh did you, Iris? I bet they were beautiful! Thank you, Iris! I was overwhelmed to see such magnificence mere steps from me! Thank you!! Cher xo
Yes, they really were especially in the country areas. Enjoy your photography and keep on writing, Cher. 🙂
Thank you, Iris! I shall do so! I am not a very good photographer, but I certainly like trying! Cher xo
You do take nice photos, Cher. And interesting ones too. I really mean it. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards. Iris
Awh, bless you, Iris. You just made my day! It’s morning here, and I have a lovely start to it now! Thank YOU! Cher xo
Glad I did. 🙂 😉
🙂 🙂 Me too!!
Stunning! Love it. 🙂
Thank you, dear belsbror! I love it too! Cher xo
Fantastic piece of art, thanks for the photo and the link to Tiffany’s work. Really, really interesting.
Oh thank you!! I think I should have provided a link originally in my post! Sorry about that! Cher xo
Our town is 2 hours from NYC and we have lots of churches and even the Italian Renaissance villa library with works by Tiffany. It is such a joy to see such beauty, isn’t it?
Oh yes, it is exquisite work! That must be such a wonderful thing to see works by Tiffany in churches and the library. I am in awe of it and to think I was standing mere inches away from one is quite a splendid feeling! Thank you so much for your words! Cher xo
You had one of those magical unexpected gift from the art and artist!
I really did! Thank you for that! It was so beautiful, this stained glass picture; and yet, at the time I stared at it I was completely (or perhaps more appropriate is that I was ignorant) unaware of its origin! What a magical gift indeed!!! I’m extremely grateful, and can’t wait to find more!!! Cher xo
Do you know the Baroque Italian painter Caravaggio?
He is my favorite and you must read his life story…quite extraordinary. I also love the sculptor Bernini . You will have to look on line or in books as I don’t think you will any originals in Chicago. Have you been to the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the suburbs of Chicago? He is the father of American architecture. Great book called ‘The Devil in the White City’ about world’s fair in Chicago…..sorry…my enthusiasm over flows. . . .
I LOVE your enthusiasm and appreciate it! I have not heard of Caravaggio, but I will look up some information about him. Oh Frank Lloyd Wright is a favorite of mine and my husband as well. Yes, the book and the world’s fair are fascinating, aren’t they? We have toured several Frank Lloyd Wright homes and they are amazing. He was so incredibly ahead of his time that it is hard to realize the era in which his work was completed. It doesn’t match anything else that was going on at the time which is intriguing! Please keep your enthusiasm coming, my dear!! Thank you! Cher xo
Sounds like you are taking good advantage of the opportunities there. Will surely pass along any other ideas I might have.. thanks for not thinking me bossy!
I really love this city! Oh yes, please do! I think you are inspiring!!! Cher xo
I thought of another painter I love…..Dutch . . . Vemeer. Both he and Caravaggio use light in an amazing way, impossible to figure out , but totally illuminating !
I will have to look into Vemeer, too! I love when an artist uses light in unusual ways. Thomas Kincade is known as the ‘light painter’ because of is ability to bring windows to light (pun intended) and making the house or object look illuminated. That’s why I am really intrigued by your words about Caravaggio and Vemeer! Thank you!!! Cher xo
My husband found this last night and it is playing in the foreign film theater we love. Give you a taste of Vemeer! Happy Saturday !
Thank you so much for this!! Can’t wait to explore more!! Cher xo
SO glad you are enjoying it! You will want to see the paintings!
I am positive I will!!! Thank you!! Cher xo
Cher, I’m a long time admirer of Tiffany’s work, and this is a spectacular piece! I have had and still have lamps reminiscent of his designs. Love them, and love you for bringing more of his work to our attention. Carol
Thank you, Carol! I am in awe of his designs as well. I’ll search for that glass museum and snap some photos for a good post! Thanks again, dear Carol! Cher xo
That’s gorgeous! The colours in it are amazing!
Isn’t it amazing? I just stood in front of it for what seemed like forever. I couldn’t believe its beauty! Cher xo
What a great picture -thank you for sharing it!
I love Tiffany! If you are ever in Florida, there is a museum dedicated to Tiffany – it is amazing! (But then, everything Tiffany is!) Here is the link: http://www.morsemuseum.org
Thank you so much! Oh, that is terrific to know. Thank you also for the link! Muchly appreciated, my dear! Cher xo
Thank you! I really must get to that museum! Thanks so much for the link! I just adore Tiffany’s work! Cher xo
I love stained glass windows and Have 3 unique Lamps which are called Tiffany.. They are made from original Church Glass windows which have been recycled by a very talented gentleman a friend of ours knew… One of the things I just love about visiting old churches is seeing their stained glass windows.. The glass is not as pure as it is today… Love the picture image of your stained glass window.. thank you for sharing xox Sue
Ah that lovely, Sue! Isn’t that an amazing feat to recycle the glass into magnificent works of art. Truly a talent that we all benefit from in seeing these incredible pieces of history. Thank you, Sue! cher xo
Lovely! Thanks, for reading my blog.
Stained glass art is so lovely. Looking forward to reading your report about the museum!
Thank you so much! Yes, I am excited to report about the museum! Cher xo