Grandfather Clock

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a grandfather clock. The image shows three architectural sketches of a classical grandfather clock, showcasing the front, cut-out front, and side views. The clock features an ornate top section with a decorative headpiece and a visible clock face with roman numerals. The main body of the clock is elongated and rectangular with a panel indicating a traditional wooden finish. The side view highlights the clock's depth and structure, with fine line work outlining grain patterns for texture, and the clock standing on small carved feet. The overall impression is one of precision and attention to detail typically found in clock construction.