Emile Galle

An icon in the Art Nouveau movement, Emile Galle (1846-1904) sought to portray the beauty and simplicity of nature in his glass art. His designs, referred to as &quote;poetry in glass&quote;, range from fine pottery to jewellery to furniture. Everything Galle produced contains traces of his masterful technique which reflects his innovativeness as an artist and his skill as a designer. In this rich text, Galle unravels the beauty and ingenuity found within his own work.