April 13 – July 14, 2024

See more than 100 examples of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry, and decorative arts in this spectacular exhibition! Inspired by nature, Art Nouveau dominated European art and design from about 1890 to 1914, and works feature subjects such as vines, flowers, and insect wings. The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art celebrates the elegance of Art Nouveau and presents works by Tiffany, Mucha, and other major artists and artisans of the Art Nouveau movement. Before or after touring The Triumph of Nature, explore the Museum’s seven-acre formal gardens, manor house, and other exhibitions.

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At the MSV though July 14, 2024, The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art is organized by the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. The exhibition’s display at the MSV is made possible by the generous support of the MSV Compass Society.

"The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" at the MSV

Alphonse Mucha, "Laurel," 1901, 25 ½" x 19 ⅜", Color lithograph, Photograph by Edward Pollard, Image courtesy of the Chrysler Museum of Art, © Alphonse Mucha.

"The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" at the MSV

Explore the seven-acre MSV gardens before or after experiencing "The Triumph of Nature" in the galleries building.

Louis Majorelle, "Buffet," ca. 1900, Fruitwood and marble, 65 × 67 × 221/4 in., Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., Image courtesy of the Chrysler Museum of Art, Photograph by Edward Pollard, © Louis Majorelle Buffet.

"The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" at the MSV

"The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" at the MSV

Explore the seven-acre MSV gardens before or after experiencing "The Triumph of Nature" in the galleries building.

Duxer Porzellanmanufaktur, "Bust of a Woman," ca. 1900, Porcelain, 20 1/2 × 14 1/2 × 10 in., Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., Image courtesy of the Chrysler Museum of Art, Photograph by Edward Pollard, © Duxer Porzellanmanufaktur.

Émile Gallé, "Dragonfly Bowl," 1902, Blown glass, marquetry, cameo-cut and engraved, 6 ⅛” x 6 11/16” x 6 11/16”, Image courtesy of the Chrysler Museum of Art, Photograph by Edward Pollard, © Emile Galle.