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