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Ansonia Clock

c. 1936

Edith Magnette

Associated Names

Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

The image displays a sculpture of a reclining figure in armor with a helmet, next to an ornate clock. The color scheme includes earthy tones and some white and gold. The figure is on the left, seated on a base, while the clock is on the right, both on an elaborate base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: About 16"long and 13 1/2"high
Accession Number

1943.8.4767

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: E.Magnette; lower center in graphite: 1/2 Scale

Wikidata ID

Q64556498

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