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Tall Clock

Jacob Diehl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tall Clock by Jacob Diehl shows a grandfather clock made of wood with a brown finish. The clock has a square base with short legs. There is an oval design on the base. The long, narrow middle section has an oval design. The clock face is white with black Roman numerals and hands. The face is surrounded by wood with an arched top. Above the clock face, there is a small decorative section with a finial on top. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Mahogany, satinwood veneer with white pine, yellow poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
370 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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