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The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany at the Morse Museum

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While known to the masses primarily for his glasswork, the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany is far more than stained glass. Throughout his life, Tiffany designed jewelry, made pottery, and painted in addition to his renowned leaded-glass lamps and windows. It wasnโ€™t until we visited The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art that I realized just how diverse Tiffanyโ€™s art really was. 

Donโ€™t think of this as a typical art museum but as a museum filled with beautiful objects which are considered art.

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Exploring the Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Winter Park, Florida, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the worldโ€™s most comprehensive collection Tiffany artwork.

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Morse Museum Entry

This massive collection features jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, and leaded-glass lamps and windows, including his famous chapel interior from the 1893 Worldโ€™s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

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Tiffany Chapel
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Chapel Baptistery
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Chapel Window

Their collection also includes art and architectural objects from his Long Island country estate, Laurelton Hall, giving visitors a unique and comprehensive peek into the life and artistry of one of the countryโ€™s most famous artisans. 

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Laurelton Hall Living Room

Tiffany was far more than just a glass artist, and I think itโ€™s important for everyone to know that. While heโ€™s known primarily for his gorgeous glass art, Tiffany was quite an accomplished artist in many areas, and touring his works highlights just what a creative genius he really was.

As you explore his pieces, youโ€™ll find that his creativity stretches far beyond glass, and thatโ€™s what makes this collection so magical. Tiffany was an artist of immeasurable talent, and the museum highlights that beautifully. 

Tiffany Lamps

Tiffany Lamps are still made but are considered reproductions. 

These are a few of the varied types of lamps made.  

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Variety of Tiffany Lamps
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Wisteria Lamps

How they were made:

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Vintage Photo of Workers
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Making a Tiffany Lampshade

More Favorite Exhibits

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Seasonal Stained Glass Windows
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Tiffany Jewelry & Glass
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Peacock Necklace
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Garden Window

The Best Time to Experience Tiffanyโ€™s Art

If youโ€™re interested in discovering the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany, thereโ€™s no better time than right now. As part of The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Artโ€™s spring celebrations, theyโ€™re offering visitors the chance to enjoy free admission to the museum as part of the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival weekend. It begins Friday, March 15th and lasts through Sunday, March 17th. As part of the festivities, the museum will showcase live music by Celtic Crossings Harp Trio to enhance the Tiffany experience on Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM. 

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Morse Museum

In addition to free admission during the festival, the museum will also offer free admission during Easter weekend, Friday, March 29th through Sunday, March 31st. Again, live music will be a part of the experience, with a performance by classical guitarist, Joshua Englert, on Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM. Live music continues every Friday through April 26th during free Spring Friday Nights from 5 PM to 8 PM. 

The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany is Just the Beginning

While Tiffanyโ€™s artwork is incredibly impressive, his collection is one of many you can enjoy at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. In addition to Tiffanyโ€™s works, the Museum has displays of all manner of art from European and American Art Nouveau works to 19th century Eclecticism showcases and more.

If you love the arts, you canโ€™t miss this museum!

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Art Nouveau

If youโ€™ll be in the Winter Park area during the spring months, be sure to take advantage of their free admission to enjoy some amazing art, the stories behind the pieces, and plenty of live music to enhance your experience. Itโ€™s a wonderful walk into the world of art and a must-see for anyone visiting Winter Park or the surrounding area. 

Find out more about their Festival, hours, and admission HERE

I donโ€™t usually post prices as they can change, but for a museum of this magnitude, a $6 admission price is low compared to most other museums you will find.  And if you are like me and over 60, itโ€™s only $5.

Some photos courtesy of The Charles Hosmer More Museum of American Art, Winter Park, FL

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Happy Travels, 

Rosemary

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