Met to Showcase Tiffany & Co.'s Gilded Age Design Drawings This Fall
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will host an exhibition showcasing Tiffany & Co.'s design drawings from the Gilded Age, running from October 22, 2026, to February 7, 2027. This event will feature over 120 watercolors and artworks, including original drawings, stained glass windows, mosaics, and Tiffany lamps, drawn from the Met’s extensive collection and loans from other institutions. Curated by Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, the exhibition emphasizes the collaborative efforts of women designers. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co., it highlights the artistic legacy of Louis C. Tiffany and Agnes F. Northrop.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs October 22, 2026 to February 7, 2027
- Over 120 watercolors and works of art on display
- Drawings from the Met's own collection and loans from other institutions
- Met holds the largest collection of Tiffany design drawings anywhere
- Includes stained glass windows, mosaics, and Tiffany lamps alongside original drawings
- Highlights collaborative workshop process with women designers
- Curated by Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen
- Sponsored by Tiffany & Co.
Entities
Artists
- Louis C. Tiffany
- Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen
- Max Hollein
- Agnes F. Northrop
Institutions
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Tiffany & Co.
- Tiffany Studios
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- New York City
- United States