Fire Screen (Écran de Cheminée)

Georges Jacob

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold-framed fire screen with tapestry. Rectangular frame with rounded corners and decorative molding. Top of frame features a carved design with a central motif and curved leaves on either side. Frame stands on two legs, each with a curved design. Tapestry depicts a white background with a colorful floral pattern, including pink roses, blue flowers, green leaves, and yellow drapes. Red and pink ribbons are woven throughout. A blue and gold vase with pink roses and greenery sits at the top. The background behind the screen features a gradient from black at the top to gray at the bottom.