Tiffany glass ceiling
Canon PowerShot S95
2017
If you’re ever in the cosmetics department at Macy’s, formerly Marshall Field’s, in Chicago, look up. This is what you’ll see.
This mosaic of iridescent glass was designed by none other than Louis Comfort Tiffany, of Tiffany & Co. in New York. 50 artisans labored on scaffolds for 18 months, laying 1.6 million pieces of glass over 6,000 square feet to realize Tiffany’s design. They finished their work in 1907.
It is jaw dropping.
Beautiful! I remember well when our important buildings like the local bank or City Hall were graced with art like this. Enjoy seeing your pics of Americana in your area. Inspiring.
I’m very happy you enjoy it!
Love this ceiling! Great shot 👍
Thanks! So enjoy that building.
HOLY MOLY. That’s incredible, Jim. Wonderful shot!
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Absolutely wonderful.
These sprinkler jets do spoil it a bit though. It’s like drilling holes into Mona Lisa.
Yes, they do. Safety trumps art in a public space I suppose!
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