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Tall Clock

Joakim Hill

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tall Clock by Joakim Hill shows a tall, dark-colored grandfather clock with a white clock face and Roman numerals. The clock has a decorative top with curved lines and small balls on either side. Below the clock face, there is a long, narrow section with a door that has an oval design. Underneath this section, there is a smaller section with a decorative design. At the bottom, there is a square section with a circular design in the center. The clock stands on four small legs and is set against a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
1805–15
Medium:
Mahogany, maple, cherry, tulip poplar, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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