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Suggestion for window, Mr. C. H. McCormick

1922 Window by Agnes Northrop: ‘Suggestion for window, Mr. C. H. McCormick’. Stunning foxglove & lily stained glass from Pacific Grove church. A rare glimpse into early 20th-century art.

Explore the stunning stained glass designs of Agnes Fairchild Northrop (1857-1953), a leading artist at Tiffany Studios. Known for her floral compositions & landscape windows, she was a pioneer in Art Nouveau decorative arts. Discover her legacy!

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Suggestion for window, Mr. C. H. McCormick

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Collectible Description

One of a pair (see also 1992.67a), this window was designed by Northrop for a commission by Cyrus Hall McCormick Jr., heir to the McCormick family’s agricultural machinery company, for Saint Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove, California, in memory of his wife, Harriet. The inscription on the original mat, “Scheme No. 7,” indicates that this design was one of several options made for McCormick. In fact, the Metropolitan Museum owns another design featuring different flowers. This particular pair of scenes depicts foxgloves and lilies, and is made animate with a highly naturalistic depiction of stalks swaying in the breeze. McCormick settled on this pair but may not have liked Northrop’s delicate and ethereal treatment of the purple mountains and blue sky, as the background in the final window is filled with a dizzying display of purple clematis leaves and petals.

Artist Biography

The Luminous Path of Agnes Fairchild Northrop

In the heart of Flushing, Queens, a creative journey began that would eventually illuminate the most storied interiors of the American Gilded Age. Born in 1857, Agnes Fairchild Northrop emerged during a transformative era when the decorative arts were undergoing a profound metamorphosis. Her entry into the professional art world was marked by a pivotal connection to the legendary Louis Comfort Tiffany in the late 1870s. By 1880, she had become an integral part of the prestigious Tiffany Studios, a period that would see her rise from a talented designer to one of the most respected names in the medium of stained glass.

Mastery of the Floral and the Ethereal

Northrop’s contribution to the Art Nouveau movement was characterized by an extraordinary ability to translate the fleeting beauty of the natural world into the enduring medium of glass. Unlike many of her contemporaries who focused on purely geometric or abstract patterns, Northrop specialized in the delicate composition of floral and landscape designs. She possessed a rare gift for capturing the organic rhythm of nature, creating over 300 distinct designs that brought light and life to architectural spaces. Her work was not merely decorative; it was an exploration of texture, color, and translucency. In notable pieces such as her suggestion for window for Mr. C. H. McCormick, one can observe her mastery of botanical detail and the way she utilized the interplay of light to evoke a sense of atmospheric depth.

A Legacy Etched in Glass

Beyond her technical prowess, Northrop holds a significant place in art history as one of the few women of her era to receive widespread professional recognition for her individual contributions to large-scale decorative works. Her ability to navigate the male-dominated landscape of the studio system allowed her to leave an indelible mark on the aesthetic of the early twentieth century. Today, her artistic vision continues to resonate within the halls of prestigious institutions, including the Brooklyn Museum and the New Orleans Museum of Art. As we look back upon her long life, which spanned nearly a century, we see a legacy defined by brilliance, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the beauty of the natural world.
agnes fairchild northrop

agnes fairchild northrop

1857 - 1953 , United States of America

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Art Nouveau
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Tiffany Studios']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Louis Comfort Tiffany']
  • Date Of Birth: 1857-03-24
  • Date Of Death: 1953-06-18
  • Full Name: Agnes Fairchild Northrop
  • Nationality: American
  • Notable Artworks: ['Suggestion for window, Mr. C. H. McCormick']
  • Place Of Birth: Flushing, United States
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