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Sun Dial

William Kerby

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized clock face. The image features a square clock face centered around the text "Ave Maria." It has Roman numerals indicating the hours arranged around the edges. The hands of the clock point towards the bottom right corner. This entire design is placed within a decorative border with geometric patterns. Above the "Ave Maria" text is a cross symbol accompanied by two stylized star-like shapes on either side. The use of neutral colors with black and blue accents gives the artwork an elegant yet bold appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3424 × 3956 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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