Clock (Chronometer)

1941

William Frank

Associated Names
William Frank

Artist, American, 1878 - 1950

This is an illustration of a tall pendulum clock, featuring a wooden-cased grandfather clock seen from both the front and side views. The clock has a detailed pendulum and clock face with Roman numerals under glass. The drawing displays intricate detailing of the internal mechanisms such as the pendulum, weights, and gears, with a focus on the craftsmanship of the wooden case. The clock case has a rich wood grain pattern and the clock face shows Roman numerals. The artist's signature, "William H. Frank," suggests a focus on precision and representation of an antique timepiece.

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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: 35.7 x 26.2 cm (14 1/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4874


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: William H. Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64636828

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