Tiffany Gardens in Glass was a past exhibition at the Oshkosh Public Museum that celebrated Louis C. Tiffany’s enduring passion for nature and the artistry of stained glass. The exhibition featured ten iconic Tiffany Studios botanical lamps and windows, along with nine original nature-study photographs from Tiffany Studios’ extensive reference collection.
Tiffany explored the creative possibilities of glass throughout his career, drawing inspiration from the colors, textures, and forms found in the natural world. His personal library included botanical books and gardening resources, complementing the greenhouses and gardens at his Long Island estate. At Tiffany Studios, talented artists and artisans transformed these observations into luminous glass works that captured delicate petals, layered leaves, and sunlight filtering through a garden.
Floral lamps and landscape windows remain among Tiffany’s most celebrated creations. Together, these works offered visitors a vibrant tribute to nature, craftsmanship, and the enduring beauty of glass.
Acknowledgments
We are grateful for our generous sponsors, Travel Wisconsin and Discover Oshkosh, whose support made Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass possible. Special thanks to The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass for graciously loaning the exquisite pieces that were featured in this exhibition.
Image credits:
Apple Blossom Library Lamp, made in New York, sometime between 1902 and 1910. Created by Tiffany Studios under the artistic direction of Louis C. Tiffany (1848–1933). The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY.
Well by Fence Window, made in New York, sometime between 1902 and 1910. Created by Tiffany Studios under the artistic direction of Louis C. Tiffany (1848–1933); design attributed to Agnes F. Northrop (1857–1953). The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY.
"Gardens In Glass stands out as it brilliantly illustrates how Tiffany's love for plants and flowers translated into stunning glass masterpieces. You can see the reference photo he took of a flower and the finished piece illuminated in stained glass."
— Emily Rock, Assistant Director/Chief Curator
