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Clock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a clock with a statue of a man next to it. The clock has a square face with a white clock face and black Roman numerals. The clock's hands are black; the short hour hand points to 2 and the long minute hand points to 37. A wreath design borders the clock face and a rope design borders the clock's base. "The First in war, The First in the hearts of his Countrymen" is engraved on a curved surface under the clock. A bronze statue of a man wearing a military uniform with epaulets on his shoulders and a sword at his side stands to the right. His right arm rests on the clock and his left arm is behind his back. He holds a cylindrical object. A bald eagle statue with spread wings sits on top of the clock. The clock sits on a rectangular base with ornate designs and small feet.

Artwork Details

Date
1792–1819
Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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