Pole Screen

1935

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a drawing of a decorative fireplace screen. The image shows a tall, slender stand supporting a round, intricately adorned screen with a floral and bird motif at its center. The stand features detailed ornamentation with a sturdy base. The screen has classic design elements and vintage pastel hues. Surrounding the image, there are faint sketches and notes related to the screen's design and function.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 21.2 cm (11 7/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 52 1/2" x 15 3/4"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5246

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Pole Screen - Sheraton Influence / American - Early XIX th C. / Screen - Painted Velvet - 12" x 15" / Pole - Mahogany - Ht. 4'6" ' American Wing - 1st Floor / MELITA HOFMANN-DEC. 9, 1935

Wikidata ID

Q64614373

You may be interested in

Loading Results