An artwork on Galleree from Cleveland Museum of Art.
About the artwork
Hinds House Windowc. 1900
In this window commissioned for the Howell Hinds house around 1900, thousands of richly colored glass pieces have been arranged and layered to paint an idyllic three-dimensional scene that would have warmly glowed in the afternoon sunlight. Located at 2200 Overlook Road in Cleveland, Ohio, the house was demolished in 1930 in a similar fate as other nearby estates. Photographs show the placement of the window in the drawing room next to the fireplace as well as the opulent interiors Louis Comfort Tiffany designed for the library and dining room.
This window incorporates layered pieces of glass, producing shadows and creating a multidimensional quality.
leaded glass
Unframed: 227.3 x 114.3 cm (89 1/2 x 45 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Robert M. Fallon
Beneath the gentle embrace of the afternoon sun, a masterpiece once danced in the drawing room of the Howell Hinds house, nestled at 2200 Overlook Road in Cleveland, Ohio. Commissioned around 1900, this magnificent stained glass window was not merely an ornament—it was a narrative spun from thousands of richly colored glass pieces, meticulously arranged and layered to create a vivid, three-dimensional scene that seemed to breathe with life.
The window, alive with hues of amber, cerulean, and emerald, radiated warmth, casting a soft glow that invited anyone who entered to pause and reflect amidst its beauty. It stood proudly beside the crackling fireplace, a silent witness to the laughter, conversations, and stories shared within the walls of this grand estate. Imagine the air thick with the scent of woodsmoke and the sound of swishing skirts as elegantly dressed guests gathered, their eyes drawn to the vibrant shimmer of the window dancing with light.
But as the years passed, time would weave its own story. The Howell Hinds house was lost to the relentless march of progress, demolished in 1930, leaving behind echoes of its opulent past. Just as other estates nearby succumbed to the same fate, the window became a memory, a fragment of a life that once was.
Yet, the essence of this enchanting creation lives on in the photographs that captured its former glory. They reveal not just the intricate craftsmanship of the window but also the grand interiors designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for the library and dining room—spaces alive with artistry and elegance, cradled in the warmth of family and friendship. It’s a bittersweet reminder that even as the physical structures fade, the stories and beauty they once harbored continue to inspire, flickering like sunlight through stained glass, forever illuminating our memories.
About the artist
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