The French artist Rene Lalique (1860-1945) created art—notably glass, jewelry, and architectural decoration—so strikingly bold and original that the word “Lalique” became synonymous with luxury. This is an overview of his work. 60 illustrations.

The French artist Rene Lalique (1860-1945) created art—notably glass, jewelry, and architectural decoration—so strikingly bold and original that the word “Lalique” became synonymous with luxury. And while few artists leave a living legacy, Rene Lalique did, in the form of the company that still bears his name and is controlled by his family, which has through the generations refined and added to le style Lalique.

William Warmus is a writer, critic, and former curator at The Corning Museum of Glass. He lives near Ithaca, New York.