Louis C. Tiffany Peacock Feather Shawl – Metropolitan Museum

Description

The shimmering design of the Metropolitan Museum Tiffany Peacock Feather Shawl was inspired by the Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933) iridescent glass vase produced by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company in 1900. The piece stylizes the “eye” of the peacock feather with rich iridescent hues gradating to a light blue surrounding the eyes. Louis Comfort Tiffany was often compelled by the natural world, and this particular motif was used in some of his most important architectural commissions and ornamental vessels. Wool/silk/viscose blend 79”L x 28”W. Fringe: 1”.