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A Young Gallé: Observing the 1867 Expo Behind His Father’s Back
In his 20s, Gallé participated in the Expo with the help of his father, presenting the goblet Portrait of Jacques Callot. The piece features a transparent glass base decorated using “engraving,” a popular technique of the time, and is finished with gold accents. The shape of the goblet follows the traditional design, and Gallé’s personal style is still in the background at this point. Interestingly, the man playing the instrument at the center of the design is based on an engraving by Callot, a copperplate artist from Gallé’s hometown of Nancy. This marks an early expression of Gallé’s love for his hometown. At the same Expo, Gallé’s father received an honorable mention in the categories of crystal glass, luxury glass, and stained glass.
