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Firescreen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Firescreen" by an unknown artist depicts a wooden frame on a stand with intricate carvings. The frame features curved lines and floral patterns on the top and sides with leaves and flowers on the bottom. The central image within the frame depicts a colorful parrot perched on a stand. The parrot’s head is predominantly white with red markings on the top and around its eye. Its body displays a vibrant coloration of red on the chest and blue on the wings and tail. The background features palm trees, flowers, a building, and a light-colored sky. The image on the screen appears to be printed on fabric or another material and is bordered by the wooden frame. The background behind the screen is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Rosewood
Culture
American
Dimensions
450 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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