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Tall Clock

Matthew Egerton Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tall Clock by Matthew Egerton Jr. shows a tall, dark-colored grandfather clock with an ornate design. The clock has a long, narrow body with a square base and a slightly wider top section that houses the clock face. The clock face is white with black Roman numerals and hands. Above the clock face is an ornate design featuring curved lines and three finials. The clock's body features a large oval design on the front of the long section and a circular design on the front of the base. The clock stands on four small feet. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–15
Medium
Mahogany, satinwood, tulip poplar, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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