Alarm Clock (Timepiece)

c. 1937

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

An image of a wooden mantel clock with an octagonal face is shown. The clock features a white dial with black Roman numerals and intricate golden detailing at its center. Below the clock face is a rectangular panel adorned with colorful floral and fruit motifs against a dark blue background. The color palette consists of warm wood tones for the clock casing, contrasted by the white clock face and the vibrant colors of the decorative panel. The clock is centered in the image, set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: maximum: 9 1/4"high; 7"wide; 3 1/2"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4752

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562629

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