Fireback c. 1937

"Fireback" is a pencil drawing by American artist Frances Lichten, created around 1937. This design, likely intended for a fireplace back, features intricate floral motifs and oval panels, characteristic of the Art Deco style popular in the 1930s. The drawing, with its detailed rendering of the cast iron fireback, highlights Lichten's focus on decorative arts. Its meticulous lines and geometric forms exemplify the precision and elegance of the Art Deco movement. The drawing's inclusion of technical details, such as the inscription "Cast Iron Wire Place Back," suggests a potential functional purpose for the design.