Boy David
TIFFANY STUDIOS
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Types of glass: 1. Mottled 2. Drapery 3. Striated 4. Confetti 5. Nodular 6. Ruby Red Flash 7. Hammered
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8. Silver Stained Kiln 9. Chunk Rock Glass Jewels
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Painting only on face, limbs, hands, and feet
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Up to three layers
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1907
Commissioned by the parents of young Harry Edward Powell after his death in 1907, this window was originally installed in St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The window is documented in both the History of St. Matthew’s Church (1925) and the List of Tiffany Windows (1915).
SPECIAL FEATURES
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This window exemplifies the wide range of effects created by using varied types of glass with minimal use of paint.
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This window features possibly the best use of mottled glass in the collection. For example, notice the mottled glass in the foliage of the trees in the background.
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The harp appears real because brass half circle rods have been overlaid and soldered on to create the strings.
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David is elegantly depicted. His gown is back plated with painted glass to show folds in the fabric. The red section of his robe appears three-dimensional, and there is fine lead work in his sandals. The translucent white sections of his clothing create an aura around his face.
BIBLICAL STORY OF THE WINDOW
As a young shepherd, David was anointed as the future king of Israel. He also famously battled Goliath. In this window, David is portrayed as a boy holding his harp. He played this instrument to soothe King Saul. He also wrote the Book of Psalms.
Boy David
Tiffany Studios