Fire screen, c. 1900
William Arthur Smith Bensonexpand_more
Copper, brassexpand_more
Gift of Martin Levy in honor of his fatherexpand_more 98.139
Not on Viewexpand_more
This simple, elegant screen served as a shield from fireplace heat. William Arthur Smith Benson favored minimalism in metalwork and used machine production to achieve it. Here, petal-like sheets of rolled copper, bent slightly to create an octagonal design, are attached to a brass pole. The shape suggests a ship’s propeller—further evidence of Benson’s keen interest in machines.
Details
- Title
- Fire screen
- Artist Life
- English, 1854–1924
- Role
- Maker
- Accession Number
- 98.139
- Curator Approved
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