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Clock - Lyre Type

Rex F. Bush

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a decorative clock with a primarily black color and intricate gold inlays and designs. The clock is centrally placed within an ornate frame that has two additional panels on either side. The clock face is yellow with black Roman numerals, featuring an ornamental lyre design below it. The surrounding panels also display elaborate floral and geometric patterns in gold. The overall color palette includes black, gold, and muted yellow.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4970 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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