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Grandfather Clock

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tall, wooden grandfather clock with intricate detailing on the cabinet and a circular clock face displaying roman numerals and decorative elements. The color palette includes warm browns for the wood and a cream shade for the clock face, with black used for the numerals and details on the face. Positioned centrally against a plain background, the clock dominates the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3469 × 4654 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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