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Clock

John Dieterich

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a grandfather clock design. The drawing provides detailed technical schematics of a grandfather clock, displaying its dimensions and various decorative elements. The main view demonstrates the clock's structure with marked height, width, and specific architectural details such as molding and trim. Additional views provide close-ups of ornate designs and embellishments, labelled as elements 'A', 'B', and 'C'. The drawing is meticulous in its annotations, indicating precise measurements in inches for the construction of the clock.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3356 × 4503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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