Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau Vase In Glass Paste With Lily Decor, Ca 1900

ARTIST / DESIGNER EMILE GALLÉ 1846 - 1904STYLESArt Nouveau PERIODS19th century - End of the 19th, 20th century - 1900 to 1920 DIMENSIONS (H - L)16.5cm x 9cm CONDITIONGood NUMBER OF ELEMENTS1 COUNTRY OF ORIGINFrance MATERIALSGlass, Crystal, Glass paste ETHNIES / CONTINENTSEurope COLORSBrown, Orange Émile Gallé, born in 1846 in Nancy, is a French master glassmaker, cabinetmaker and ceramist, emblematic figure of the Art Nouveau movement. The son of an earthenware manufacturer, he studied botany, mineralogy and drawing, crucial influences for his work. In 1874, he took over the family business and focused on glassmaking, developing innovative techniques such as multi-layer glass and glass marquetry. He presented his creations at the 1889 Universal Exhibition, winning a gold medal. In 1901, Gallé founded the École de Nancy, a group of artists and industrialists dedicated to Art Nouveau. His works are distinguished by naturalistic motifs and poetic inscriptions. Gallé is also known for his inlaid wood furniture, often decorated with flowers and insects. Its ceramic production is less prolific, but just as innovative. Suffering from leukemia, he continued to work until his death in 1904. His artistic legacy endures, with his works exhibited in numerous museums around the world. Gallé is celebrated for his crucial role in the development of Art Nouveau, combining art and nature with exceptional technical mastery.