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Grandfather's Clock

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed illustration of a tall, ornate grandfather clock as the central and largest object. The clock is depicted in shades of reddish-brown, with decorative carvings and a clock face featuring Roman numerals. The color palette consists mostly of warm browns against a light background. Technical drawings are in the upper left corner, and smaller detailed drawings are in the bottom right corner, providing additional context around the clock.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3356 × 4603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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