Decorated Cast Iron Clock

c. 1942

George H. Alexander

Associated Names
George H. Alexander

Artist, American, 1898 - 1974

The image shows a full-body sculpted figure resembling a person standing with legs apart, one hand holding a round object that looks like a large clock or watch in front of their body. The figure has a round face with rosy cheeks, a slightly open mouth, and short, curly blonde hair set in ringlets, with a tricorn hat perched on top. The attire of the figure is colonial-style clothing, comprising a deep blue coat with red cuffs and gold buttons, a red waistcoat with elaborate designs, and matching red knee-length breeches. The legs appear to be slightly speckled or textured, and the feet are clad in black buckle shoes. The figure is standing on a green, leaf-shaped base. The background is plain and off-white, with the name "G.R.H. Alexander" faintly visible at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 35.5 cm (18 1/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21"high on a base 10"long x 2"high. See data sheet for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4824


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo.H. Alexander

Wikidata ID

Q64571438

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