Glass Working Collection

Glass and crystal cup, 16th century (glass)
AIS5369266 Glass and crystal cup, 16th century (glass); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Iberfoto

Worker picking melted glass using a bouffadou around 1900
NWI4828200 Worker picking melted glass using a bouffadou around 1900; (add.info.: Worker picking up melted glass using a bouffadou around 1900.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Glass blower in a factory in England, early 1800s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4827097 Glass blower in a factory in England, early 1800s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Glass blower in a factory in England, early 1800s)

Interior of a glassware: fusion, working and blowing of glass - engraving of "La France industrielle", 1880
PCT4257458 Interior of a glassware: fusion, working and blowing of glass - engraving of "La France industrielle", 1880.; (add.info.: Interior of a glassware: fusion)

Glass workshop: crystal and glass cutting - engraving of "La France industrielle", 1880
PCT4257464 Glass workshop: crystal and glass cutting - engraving of "La France industrielle", 1880.; (add.info.: Glass workshop)

Vue d'une cristallerie (usine de cristal) Baccarat a la fin du 19eme siecle
ELD4953817 Vue d'une cristallerie (usine de cristal) Baccarat a la fin du 19eme siecle (Baccarat Crystal French manufacturer of fine crystal glassware located in Baccarat)

Antique glassware: Orange and Arles glass. Cinerary urn, glass cup, drinking glass, bottle. 2nd - 5th century ap. JC
JEB4908311 Antique glassware: Orange and Arles glass. Cinerary urn, glass cup, drinking glass, bottle. 2nd - 5th century ap. JC

The discovery of glass by Egyptians using pieces of natron, a salt used for the preservation of mummies
ELD4930513 The discovery of glass by Egyptians using pieces of natron, a salt used for the preservation of mummies, as support for the cauldron in which they were cooking

Man blowing a large glass bottle, 1870
3478847 Man blowing a large glass bottle, 1870; (add.info.: Man blowing a large glass bottle or carboy, using a wooden mould)

Glass blower in a factory in England, early 1800s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4827111 Glass blower in a factory in England, early 1800s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Glass blower in a factory in England, early 1800s)

The glass: from the glassblower to the window-pane workers, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790233 The glass: from the glassblower to the window-pane workers, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the glass manufature in France, from the glassblower to the window-pane workers)

Enamelled glass goblet decorated with figures. Ayyubid dynasty period (1138-1246) Coming from Damascus, Syria. Diam
BEN5475197 Enamelled glass goblet decorated with figures. Ayyubid dynasty period (1138-1246) Coming from Damascus, Syria. Diam. 20 cm. 13th century Louvre Museum Paris; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

A glassware with glass blowers, France, 1820. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4890953 A glassware with glass blowers, France, 1820. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, on the banks of the Seine, aquarium pavilion, 1900
LUX4771052 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, on the banks of the Seine, aquarium pavilion, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition

Glass vial. Murano factory. Palazzo del Bargello, Florence
BEN5479584 Glass vial. Murano factory. Palazzo del Bargello, Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Halftone after a photograph c.1900 (b/w photo)
526742 Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Halftone after a photograph c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: English journalist, novelist and poet, born in India.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Allegory of spring (stained glass) anonymous, detail around 1900
JEB4749440 Allegory of spring (stained glass) anonymous, detail around 1900 by French School, (20th century); Musee d Art Moderne et Contemporain, Strasbourg

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Verrier; Glass-blower; Glasblaser (engraving)
7197908 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Verrier; Glass-blower; Glasblaser (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verrier; Glass-blower; Glasblaser)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouchon (en verre); Glass-stopper; Glasstopsel (engraving)
7194992 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouchon (en verre); Glass-stopper; Glasstopsel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch bowl, circa 1909 (Favrile glass and brass)
7205736 Punch bowl, circa 1909 (Favrile glass and brass) by Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933); 40.64 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York, USA; Syracuse University Art Museum

Grapes, Plums, White currants, Strawberries with Wine on a Wooden Ledge (oil on canvas)
6448770 Grapes, Plums, White currants, Strawberries with Wine on a Wooden Ledge (oil on canvas) by Ladell, Edward (1821-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladell, Edward (1821-86))

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tailleur de verre; Glass-cutter; Glasschneider (engraving)
7197660 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tailleur de verre; Glass-cutter; Glasschneider (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glass making (coloured engraving)
7201042 Glass making (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass making. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Peacock decorated vase, circa 1901 (Favrile iridescent glass)
7205735 Peacock decorated vase, circa 1901 (Favrile iridescent glass) by Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933); 20.32 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York, USA; Syracuse University Art Museum

Manipulative Processes (colour litho)
7158154 Manipulative Processes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manipulative Processes)

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Glass working is a mesmerizing art form that requires precision, skill, and creativity. From delicate blown glass ornaments to intricate stained glass windows, the possibilities are endless. Watching a master glassblower manipulate molten glass into beautiful shapes is truly awe-inspiring. The process of shaping and manipulating this fragile material requires patience and expertise. Each piece created through glass working tells a unique story and reflects the artist's vision. Whether it's creating functional pieces like vases or decorative sculptures, the beauty lies in its ability to capture light and color in stunning ways. It's a craft that has been passed down through generations, with techniques evolving over time but still rooted in tradition. So next time you admire a piece of handcrafted glass art, remember the dedication and skill that went into creating it. Glass working truly is an art form like no other.