Mechanism of Eli Terry Clock

1940

Herman O. Stroh

Associated Names
Herman O. Stroh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden mechanical clock mechanism with interconnected gears visible on the top section. Attached to the mechanism are two cylindrical weights, thin strings holding them, and a round pendulum bob in the center. The color palette includes warm brown tones from the wood and metallic accents in gold and brass. The mechanism is positioned centrally in the image, with the weights and pendulum hanging beneath it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28.3 cm (14 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Drawing 3/4 scale size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4720

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Herman O. Stroh 1940

Wikidata ID

Q64574191

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