

The image shows a firescreen titled "Firescreen" by John Townsend. The screen is square and made of fabric featuring a repeating pattern of orange flowers on a dark background. The screen's frame is made of wood and is attached to a tall, thin, wooden pole. The pole is connected to a base with three curved legs. The base features a decorative element consisting of a ball on a short stem, a rounded, ridged sphere, and a narrower sphere above it. The background of the image is light gray, with a subtle shadow cast by the firescreen. The pole extends upwards and tapers to a point at the top. The overall design of the firescreen suggests a traditional or antique aesthetic.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1760–90
- Medium
- Mahogany
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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