Émile Gallé



Émile Gallé (8 May 1846 – 23 September 1904) was a French artist who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major forces in the French Art Nouveau movement.

Quotes

 * The aim of my work: The study of nature, the love of nature's art,and the need to express what one feels in one's heart.
 * Ecrits pour l'art, ed. Henrietta Galle Paris 1908/Marseille (1980).


 * Our roots are in the depths of the woods-on the banks of streams and among the mosses.
 * Motto on Galle's studio doors (Musée de l'École de Nancy).