Eugène Rousseau
French glass designer
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Eugène Rousseau was a French glass designer active in the late 19th century. He was known for his thick-walled, translucent glass pieces, often featuring internal crackling and streaks of color. Rousseau's work was exhibited in Paris in 1878 and contributed to the development of the Art Nouveau style. He associated with Émile Gallé, another prominent figure in French Art Nouveau glass. Rousseau's artistic contributions helped introduce a new spirit into the modern conception of glass art.12
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