sunset scene with farmer and cattle in mountainous spring landscape, 13" tall, signed, excellent.....In the late 19th century Emile Gallé’s vibrant glassware helped to transform ideas of what art could be. Carina Villinger, Head of Design in New York, shares her insights into the work of the master himself and of the factory he foundedBorn in Nancy, France, Emile Gallé (1846-1904) is considered by many to be the pre-eminent glassmaker of the late 19th and early 20th century. The pieces produced by his eponymous company were famous for their beautiful forms, rich colour palettes and inspired decoration, often featuring popular Art Nouveau motifs relating to nature, botany and insects.The techniques Gallé pioneered enabled his company to create the most refined glassware on the market