Shelf Clock

1935/1942

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage wooden clock. A round clock face with black numerals is at the top, encased in a rectangular frame with columns. Below the clock face is an ornate carved section, followed by a panel with an oval embellishment holding a floral pattern. The color palette includes rich browns for the wooden structure and black details on the clock face, complemented by subtle colors on the floral design. The clock is centered in the image, with detailed carvings drawing attention to the center and top sections.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 28.3 cm (14 3/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4798

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562631

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