A sepia-toned photographic image of a house and gardens, on cream-colored paper. In the foreground, on the left, is a large, raised round pool with an irregular, craggy rock at its center. To the right is a line of shrubs or trees in square planters. The plants cast dappled shadows on the ground and pool wall. Behind the rock pool is a grotto built of irregular stones, topped with a long dragon sculpture, its back arched over the seating area. A grove of spiky palm trees surrounds the grotto, against leafy trees further in the background. Beyond, to the right, is a flight of steps leading up to a terrace and massive geometric house. Much of the house is obscured by the garden plants. The house appears to be brick, with a second story band of windows beneath a curved-edge roof. An octagonal tower with oval-shaped windows rises up from the left of the house.

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Book, The Art Work of Louis C. Tiffany

This is a Book. It was written by Louis Comfort Tiffany and published by Doubleday.

This object is not part of the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection. It was able to spend time at the museum on loan from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives as part of Botanical Expressions.

It is dated 1914. Its medium is lithograph on paper. It is a part of the department.

In addition to his work as a glass artist, Louis C. Tiffany was also
an architect, who designed both landscapes and interiors. In 1902,
Tiffany began construction of a large house and country estate
called Laurelton Hall near Oyster Bay, Long Island, which features
prominently in the pages of this biography. The Laurelton Hall complex
was a complete aesthetic environment that encouraged a close
relationship with nature, both outside, with loggias giving view
to 60 acres of carefully planned gardens, and inside, with hanging
potted plants and fountains throughout the rooms

It is credited Sarah and Eleanor Hewitt, former owners, Smithsonian Libraries, N6537 .T5A78 1914.

Drawing, Study for "The Mermaid Window," A.H. Barney Residence, New York, NY

Drawing, Study for "The Mermaid Window," A.H. Barney Residence, New York, NY
pastel crayon, brush and wash on wove paper.
Gift of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
1955-38-2-c

Cypriote Vase
blown glass.
Gift of Thomas Carnase.
1981-50-1

Tile (USA)
glass.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John E. Alexandre.
1958-47-2

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

Vase (USA)
favrile glass.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1952-166-34

Its dimensions are

H x W (book open): 32.1 × 52.5 cm (12 5/8 × 20 11/16 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Botanical Expressions.

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Accession Number 139.2018.4
Object ID 2318798064