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Mechanism of Eli Terry Clock

Herman O. Stroh

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wooden mechanical clock mechanism with interconnected gears visible on the top section. Attached to the mechanism are two cylindrical weights, thin strings holding them, and a round pendulum bob in the center. The color palette includes warm brown tones from the wood and metallic accents in gold and brass. The mechanism is positioned centrally in the image, with the weights and pendulum hanging beneath it.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3470 × 4364 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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