Sun Dial

c. 1937

William Kerby

Associated Names
William Kerby

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a stylized clock face. The image features a square clock face centered around the text "Ave Maria." It has Roman numerals indicating the hours arranged around the edges. The hands of the clock point towards the bottom right corner. This entire design is placed within a decorative border with geometric patterns. Above the "Ave Maria" text is a cross symbol accompanied by two stylized star-like shapes on either side. The use of neutral colors with black and blue accents gives the artwork an elegant yet bold appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 39.6 cm (18 1/8 x 15 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26" high; 26" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14924


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: William E. Kerby

Wikidata ID

Q64637596

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