American glassmakers transformed European stained glass used in cathedrals into the translucent milky glass we now refer to as opalescent during the Art Nouveau period. John LaFarge and Louis Comfort Tiffany were two American artists who first experimented with opalescent effects, driven by their desire to use glass in creating beautiful visual scenes in art without painting. French Opalescent glass with a silky smooth satin finish is the perfect canvas for an enchanting winter motif designed by Stacy Williams. Each handpainted bird figurine is signed by the artist who completed it. You can purchase this Fenton Art Glass bird figurine by visiting our website www.EclecticShop.com or by clicking here.