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"Grandfather" Clock

Magnus S. Fossum

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a detailed illustration of a tall wooden grandfather clock. The clock face is prominently displayed in the upper section. The timepiece is depicted in a rich brown color with wood grain details. To the right, there is a close-up of the clock's face with a moon phase feature, decorative elements, and Roman numerals. The color palette includes deep browns, earthy tones, black numerals, and white clock face. In the background, a faint line sketch of the clock is visible. The wooden clock stands on the left, while the detailed clock face is on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3431 × 4354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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