Louis Tiffany

About

Art Nouveau and Aesthetic stained-glass artist, jeweler, and silversmith. He was the most prominent American in both movements.

Before Fame

He received most of his formal education through military academies.

Trivia

His designs for stained-glass windows, lamps, glass mosaics, blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, enamels, and metalwork were admired and greatly desired.

Family Life

He had three daughters with his wife Louise Wakeman Knox.

Associated With

He and Aubrey Beardsley both made significant contributions in the area of Art Nouveau.