Louis Comfort Tiffany 
"Fruit Vendors Under the Sea Wall at Nassau, New Providence"
This Artwork is:
NEW 
CUSTOM FRAMED In a black/gold tone distressed frame
Plate Signed Lithographic Art Print
Framed Size : 22" x 18"
Image Size: 20" x 16"
Framed in the USA
Hanging hardware included on back of frame
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ABOUT THE IMAGE:
Subject: The painting portrays small groups of Black men and women near the Nassau Harbor, engaged in daily life activities, including fruit vending. 
Current Location: The original oil is exhibited in the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut, USA
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Key Aspects of his Life and Career:
Early Life and Artistic Training: Born in New York City in 1848, the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany & Co. Despite his family's jewelry empire, Louis pursued a career in art, initially training as a painter under American artists like George Inness and Samuel Colman, and later studying in Paris.
Transition to Decorative Arts and Glassmaking: Around 1875, Tiffany shifted his focus to decorative arts, particularly glassmaking, driven by a desire to innovate and elevate the craft. He established his own glassmaking factory in Corona, Queens, and developed unique techniques like Favrile glass, known for its iridescent and vibrant qualities, which garnered international acclaim.
Diverse Artistic Ventures: Beyond glass, Tiffany's expansive artistic endeavors included interior design, lamps (most famously the iconic Tiffany lamps), mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, enamels, and metalwork. He played a key role in decorating significant spaces, including the Mark Twain House and portions of the White House during President Chester A. Arthur's tenure.
Foundations and Legacy: In 1919, he established the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation for Art Students at his magnificent Long Island estate, Laurelton Hall, designed as a total work of art and a showcase for his aesthetic ideals. His legacy continues through his influential designs and the preservation of his work in major museum collections, like the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art