Mallards at Dawn

by Phillip Crowe

Philip Crowe has earned wide acclaim for his wildlife art and garnered praise and recognition from coast to coast. Under the vigilant pose of a Labrador retriever, two Mallard ducks prepare to land on a quiet pond, silhouetted against a fiery sunrise.

261 6½"

Swan Duo

A blissful pair of mute swans find peace and tranquility together in this romantic scene with a background of pinks and blues. Said to mate for life, this couple symbolizes true love.

267 6½"

Gathering Pinecones

Created for Lenox Collections from the original artwork by Ned Young

As welcoming as any grandmother, this well-designed snowperson personifies the American values of hospitality and graciousness. Her basket of pine cones and greenery tease the senses and beckons you into the house where warmth and good smells await.

Self-taught artist Ned Young learned to paint by studying his mentors, American realists such as Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer. Adding his own brand of whimsical imagination and creativity, Young’s unique perspective on everyday life connects the viewer to the scene with a feeling of poignant reminiscence and heartwarming simplicity.

280 6½"

Wild Horses in America

Early man wiped out the progenitors of today’s horses in North America but not before the small ancestral grazer has escaped across the Bering Land Bridge to Asia to proliferate and evolve through the centuries. Eons later, and vastly changed, the horses returned to America with the Spanish and with the legions of European colonizers. Groups of horses that escaped early colonists in ship wrecks or other accidents were able to survive in the wilds of forest or desert. Today, there are groups of wild horses in various parts of North America, from the ponies of Chincoteague Island to the wild mustangs in the canyons of Wyoming and Nevada. Congress passed the “Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act” in 1971 to protect these horses, declaring them “living symbols of the historic and pioneering spirit of the West.”

340 9⅞" x 5"

Cold Nose, Warm Heart

Created for Lenox Collections from the original artwork by John Weiss

Despite the freezing temperatures, this lovable Labrador is sure to warm your heart with her quizzical expression, thick furry cat, and innocent desire to frolic in the snow. The model for this oil painting is Maggie, a golden Lab who, together with a Yorkie named Mollie, claims ownership of artist John Weiss.

John Weiss paints in the wistful style of Andrew Wyeth, capturing the beauty of rural settings in stark authenticity. Weiss’ use of contrast and negative space draws the eye to the central figure and combines a uniquely American realism and nostalgia.

344 6½"

What Bears Do

by William H. Beard

Born in Painesville, Ohio, William Beard was known for painting satiric genre scenes with animals engaged in human activity and frequently bears were his symbols for human beings. What Bears Do is sure to bring a smile to all who gaze upon this perfect illustration of two cheerful bears, without a care in the world, engaged in a joyful jig with amused onlookers enjoying the moment of celebration.

Early in his career, William Beard was self-taught, although he painted with his older brother, James Henry Beard. In 1866, he traveled west by train and felt that the landscape was monotonous, was disappointed that he didn't see more buffalo, and was unhappy with wild life and hardship living. As a result, he turned more and more to his imagination, retaining an interest in wildlife but not in studying their habits and environment first hand. Many of his paintings showed animals, especially bears, as realistic physically, but atypical in their behavior.

353 7" x 5"

National Geographic Cheetah

The cheetah is the fastest mammal on land and can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Although the cheetah can run fast, its sprint can cover only about 300 yards. With keen eyesight, the cheetah can spot its prey on the plains of Africa, on which the cheetah itself is camouflaged - its spotted coat helps it blend into the tall grass.

353 6 1/2"

La Boheme

Original Illustration by Susan Herbert from The Catropolitan Opera

One of the most populat love stories of all time, Puccini's opera La Boheme was first performed in 1896 at the Teatro Regio. The drama and comedy of four young struggling artists, and the love between poet Rodolfo and beautiful Mini is filled with romantic music, poignant emotion, and an enduring, youthful spirit.

541 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"

The Kiss

In the nineteenth century, artists were obsessed by medieval legends and art. Dante Gabriel Rosetti depicted the romance of King Rene of Anjou and Isabella of Lorraine in this work. King Rene, an author of poems and romances, established an "artist's colony" at his court in 1442. This stained glass reproduction is the first in a seried from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England.

600 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"

Tropical Fish

Brilliantly-blue tropical waters form the perfect setting for the myriad of sea creatures in this colorful work. Prominent fish in the scene include a Yellow Tang, an Emperor Angel Fish, a Surgeonfish, a Longnosed Butterflu Fish, a Parrot Fish, and a Sea Bass, as well as numerous Ocean Sea Perches. They appear in a reef also inhabited by shrimp, crabs, sea anemones, corals, and sea urchins.

623 9 1/2" x 7 1/2"

Laughing Polar Bears

Playful and intelligent, the polar bear is a symbol of warmth and survival in the frozen wilderness of the Arctic. These two young polar bears have been captured in a uniquely human pose, seemingly sharing a very funny joke.

Phil Sonier is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in wildlife magazines, books, calendars, and advertisements worldwide. His artistic composition and humorous presentation, combines with his dedication to the preservation of threatened species, have made him one of the most popular natural photographers in our society.

652 6 1/2"

Alice in Wonderland

Based on people and events surrounding Oxford in England, Lewis Carroll authored the popular Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in 1865, creating dozens of memorable characters set in a fantasy world. In this piece, we can see Alice sitting on a mushroom surrounded by fanciful flowers. Next to young adventuring Alice is the talking and clothed White Rabbit, whom she followed down the Rabbit Hole to Wonderland.

7021 8 3/4"

Pinocchio

A nineteenth century Italian story of a young puppet boy who struggles with morality served as the basis for Disney's animated interpretation of Pinocchio. With a nose that grows every time he tells a lie, Pinocchio must learn the difference between right and wrong. Guided by Jiminy Cricket, the Blue Fairy, and his conscience, Pinocchio journeys on a quest to become a real boy.

7026 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"

America the Beautiful

The inspiring words of the beloved song come to life in this magnificent stained glass tableaux — the amber waves of grain, the purple mountain majesties, the fruited plain, from sea to shining sea. The famous anthem is dramatically portrayed under the red, white and blue of the grand old flag.

Vibrant hues of golden grain, the rich greens of American landscape, and deep blue skies surrounding the flag make this Stained Glass Guild original one of our most colorful and popular tableaux. Artists apply 16 transparent enamels to thick cathedral glass and fire each application in a red-hot kiln to fuse paints and glass permanently.

A most striking and tasteful salute to our nation, America the Beautiful makes a perfect gift. Framed in solid brass, the tableau is accompanied by a translucent display easel and a Certificate of Authenticity. Crafted in the U.S.A.

704 9" X 13"

Old Ironsides

by Jack Woodson

USS Constitution, the oldest U.S. Navy ship still in commission. She never lost a battle and is now a symbol of American courage and naval pride.

706 6½"

Kinkade Pools of Serenity

Detail

Thomas Kinkade on Pools of Serenity: “It may be that all of us carry in our souls a memory of Eden. That could account for the attractions I’ve long felt for gardens. Pools of Serenity, second in my The Garden of Prayer collection, speaks to those personal associations…and to something more profound. I’ve reached into the core of my spiritual life to express what I can only call the wonderfully comforting friendship I feel with my God.”

722 6½"

Iris & Pansies

Bright spring flowers combine to convey the image of love. Artists apply seven separate layers of transparent enamels to the glass to create each work of art. The iris is symbolic of life, hope and the power of light. The delicate pansy is called “thought” in some languages. With its pentagonal pattern, it represents man, whose symbolic number is five. In the language of flowers this work represents the link between human emotions and the spoken word.

804 5" x 7" (oval)

Spring Flowers

The glory of spring is brought to life in this dramatic work of art in stained glass. In the language of flowers, the hyacinths speak of playfulness and loveliness; the red tulips, of declarations of love; the daffodils, of regards. A butterfly hovers above, representing the rebirth of the season. Artists apply 16 separate layers of transparent enamels to capture the beauty of spring in this vivid work of art.

805 6½"

Tiffany Summer's Day

by Louis Comfort Tiffany, ca. 1912-1915

One of Tiffany’s favorite themes and one of his most successful commercially were his panoramic landscapes. This window, originally executed for a mansion at 73 Hemenway Street in Boston is recognized for the technique Tiffany perfected. The graining on the wooden fence, the rippled texture of the water, and the cloud formations in the sky, permitted the Tiffany Studios to achieve the most naturalistic effects in glass in the history of the medium. This reproduction captures the subtle hues and luminous quality of the glass interpreted by Tiffany

8058 10⅜" x 13¼"

A Tribute to Pope John Paul II 1920-2005

This artistic tribute to the beloved Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, in authentic stained glass, is a permanent reminder of this enduring missionary zeal. As the most traveled Pope in history, he logged over 700,000 miles visiting 129 countries around the world, bringing the Gospel message of the Peace of Christ to all nations. He was constantly reaching out to all people — to all God’s children.

The scene was created by master artist Jack Woodson, known for his historical realism and special affinity for religious works, particularly in stained glass. Here, the confident image of the Holy Father is based on an official portrait of the Pope in Rome. Mr. Woodson considered working on A Tribute to Pope John Paul II to be a sacred honor. The result is a powerful image of a saintly man on a sacred mission.

Like John Paul’s proclamation of the Gospel message, the image in this genuine stained glass round will endure forever. Skilled artisans hand apply fifteen individual hues to the textured cathedral glass before it is kiln fired at temperatures approaching the melting point of the glass, fusing the colors to the glass forever; they will never fade.

8147 6½"

Bank of the Oise at Auvers

by Vincent van Gogh c. 1890, oil on canvas

bequest of Robert H. Tannahill, Detroit Institute of Art

“Auvers is very beautiful. It is true countryside, typical and picturesque.”

The subject of this painting was the new and inspiring surroundings in which van Gogh would be working. A survey of the drawings and paintings he made in Auvers reveals an almost unbelievable productivity even allowing for some unevenness in quality. The work was done at a dazzling tempo.

Characteristic of the work of the Auvers period are mosaic like brushstrokes, forceful brushwork, bright colors such as the lively, vivid green, blue, and bright red which gives a sense of cheerfulness.

9066 9½" x 8"

The Wright Brothers

A Century of Flight

On December 17, 1903, two brothers from Ohio made the first successful sustained powered flight and literally changed the world forever. Orville and Wilbur Wright are true American heroes, independent thinkers working not for money or fame, but for the realization of their lifelong dream.

9112 9 1/2" x 7 1/2"