Charles Ketterer with his Apostolic Clock

Sedgwick S. Hull

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from head to toe standing next to a large, intricately detailed structure. He is standing upright with his right hand resting on the structure and his left hand holding a small bird. The man has a full beard and mustache, and his hair is neatly combed back. He is dressed in a suit with a waistcoat and a bow tie. The structure beside him is ornately decorated, featuring carvings and figures, including small sculptures of animals and humans, with the top adorned by a complex arrangement of motifs and a crow or similar bird figure. The structure is labeled "THE APOSTOLIC EXCELSIOR" with smaller figures labeled "MOSES" and "ELIAS" nearby. It appears to have a grid-like base and is quite tall, standing almost as high as the man. The background is a plain, textured surface.