Screen
Arguably the most important metalworker in early-twentieth-century America, Yellin epitomized the versatile artist-craftsman celebrated by the Arts and Crafts movement. He completed a number of significant New York commissions, including one for the Equitable Trust Company, for which this screen is a prototype. His genius lay in the creation of patterns for architectural screens and grilles,
which were often witty interpretations of historical metalwork styles. Here, the linked circles and abstract, spearlike forms may derive from chain mail and armaments. Fanciful animal faces line the top of the screen like gargoyles, tempering the otherwise severe iron fortification that would have separated the teller from the bank’s patrons.
which were often witty interpretations of historical metalwork styles. Here, the linked circles and abstract, spearlike forms may derive from chain mail and armaments. Fanciful animal faces line the top of the screen like gargoyles, tempering the otherwise severe iron fortification that would have separated the teller from the bank’s patrons.
Artwork Details
- Title: Screen
- Maker: Samuel Yellin (American, born Russian Empire [now Ukraine], Mohyliv Podilskyi (Mogilev Podolsky) 1884–1940 New York City)
- Date: ca. 1926
- Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Wrought iron
- Dimensions: 72 x 38 x 5 1/2 in. (182.9 x 96.5 x 14 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of The Samuel Yellin Collection, 1994
- Object Number: 1994.599.1
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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