Stained glass windows depicting angels, shining in a dark room.

In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows

August 26–October 28, 2012

Grand Gallery

Removed from an Ohio church in 1964, these magnificent windows were stored in parishioners’ garages, basements and sheds for nearly four decades before being rediscovered and confirmed as the work of American master Louis Comfort Tiffany. Now restored to their original glory by a team of conservators, the seven windows stand eight feet tall and depict angels from the Biblical book of Revelation.

Tall stained glass window depicting an angel in armor.
Laodicea, 1903
Tiffany Studios
Leaded glass. Photo by Douglas A. Lockhard, courtesy In Company with Angels, Inc.

In Rochester, a companion installation explores the making of a stained glass window through objects on loan from Pike Stained Glass Studios, Inc., a locally-owned family firm whose founder worked for Tiffany. Also on view are eight Tiffany lamps from the collection of Jeffrey Metzger and Robin Hamilton and works from other private lenders and the Memorial Art Gallery collection.

Seven stained glass windows depicting angels, shining in a dark room.
Seven Angels, early 20th century
Tiffany Studios
Leaded glass. Photo by Douglas A. Lockhard, courtesy In Company with Angels, Inc.

This exhibition was organized by In Company with Angels, Inc. In Rochester, it is sponsored by ESL Federal Credit Union, with additional support provided by Robert Lehman Foundation, Nancy G. Curme and Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro.

Featured Image CreditTiffany Studios, Seven Angels (detail), early 20th century. Leaded glass. Photo by Douglas A. Lockhard, courtesy In Company with Angels, Inc.

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