Shelf Clock

1936

Alvin M. Gully

Associated Names
Alvin M. Gully

Artist, American, 1902 - 1985

The image includes a vintage wall clock with a carved wooden frame, including ornate detailing at the top. The clock face has Roman numerals and is located at the upper part. Below the clock face, there is an empty rectangle, followed by a painted image of yellow flowers on a branch. The color palette consists of deep browns, off-white, black, pastel shades, and bright yellow. The clock is centrally positioned against a light-colored background, with the decorative elements drawing attention.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on paperboard covered with canvas

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 28.1 cm (13 15/16 x 11 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 40"high x 17 1/2"wide x 6 1/2"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4742

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 308, pl. 1042.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Alvin M. Gully '36

Wikidata ID

Q64534676

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