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Firescreen

John Townsend

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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