Smithsonian American Art Museum
William Hunt Diederich Fire Screen: Stag Attacked by Hounds
October 1, 1988 – November 30, 1988
This wrought iron, copper, and brass fire screen was made by Diederich around 1920 for the studio of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. The screen, in the Art Deco style, stands 36 1/2 inches high by 70 inches wide. Though a master of several media, the artist is best known for his metal work.
