In "Leaves of Grass" the poet Walt Whitman writes, "Happiness is not in another place, but in this place, not for another hour, but this hour." Finding peace in the present, as well as the constant passage of time, are themes in this work by Tiffany Studios, in which unique glass-making techniques are used to evoke the atmosphere of dawn and dusk in a tranquil forest. Although fixed in stained glass, the scenes appear to shift depending on the light and time of day, with complex coloring and layers that give a sense of depth. The transition of seasons from spring to autumn is a reminder that change is continual.
In the final weeks of 2020, we're taking time to find comfort, hope, and healing with artworks in the Museum's collection.
Posted by Forrest Pelsue Tiffany Studios (1902-1932). Dawn in the Woods in Springtime and Sunset in Autumn Woods, 1905. Stained glass window. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of All Souls Bethlehem Church, 2014.17.1. Creative Commons-BY
