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Shelf Clock

Aaron Willard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shelf Clock by Aaron Willard is a tall, black clock with a white clock face and Roman numerals. The clock face has two hands and a small circle at the center. A decorative border surrounds the clock face with a floral design. Below the clock face, an oval-shaped decoration features illegible text. A finial sits atop the clock. The clock's body is adorned with a painting of a woman sitting under a tree. The clock has a decorative border around the painting and sits on four small feet. The entire clock is predominantly black with white accents.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Mahogany, giltwood, glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
379 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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