Embroidery for Fire Screen

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Embroidery for Fire Screen by an unknown artist depicts a square piece of fabric with a circular design in the center. The fabric background is tan with a red stitched line along the edges. The circular design features a floral pattern with pink and white flowers, green leaves, and two butterflies. One butterfly has a red body with black and white details on the wings and the other has a blue body with blue and white details on the wings. The flowers and butterflies are surrounded by a wavy line that is pink and white. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and creases visible.