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Clock

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a detailed line drawing of a tall clock design. It includes a clock face with decorative hands, a stylized locking mechanism on the left, and intricate clock hand designs on the right. An ornamental element with a bird on top embellishes the upper section. Below the clock face is an illustration of an eagle with spread wings, perched on a spherical object resembling part of a pendulum. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black ink on a beige background. The main clock structure is centered, flanked by additional design elements on its sides. The eagle and spherical element are positioned towards the lower part of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink and watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions
3419 × 4392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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