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Banjo Clock

Frank M. Keane

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ornate pendulum clock with a circular face on a tall, narrow base, topped with an eagle sculpture. The clock face has Roman numerals and points to around 3:55. Below the clock face, the base is adorned with a colorful illustration of a mythological scene, framed in red and gold. The clock's color palette includes deep reds, golds, and blue accents, with detailed drawings. The lower section of the clock displays a scene of a chariot labeled 'AURORA' pulled by horses, surrounded by decorative elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
2974 × 4560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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