France, 20th century / 1909–12
Frogs and Lily Pads (Grenouilles et Nénuphars) Vase
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Frogs and Lily Pads (Grenouilles et Nénuphars) Vase as glass (France, 20th century · 1909–12).
René Lalique placed little sheets of metal foil behind the applied green frogs to reflect a dark green tint back to the viewer.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this glass as glass and credits René Lalique (French, 1860–1945).
The museum's collection notes: This vase is an early example of French designer René Lalique's experimentation with producing artistic glass. Lalique combines applied, cast, and molded glass techniques to achieve an ethereal effect of a murky swamp, a typical Art Nouveau motif. Lily pads adorn the surface with green frogs perched on top.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
The Cleveland Museum of ArtFrogs and Lily Pads (Grenouilles et Nénuphars) VaseOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.