Clock - Lyre Type

c. 1937

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names
Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

The image shows a decorative clock with a primarily black color and intricate gold inlays and designs. The clock is centrally placed within an ornate frame that has two additional panels on either side. The clock face is yellow with black Roman numerals, featuring an ornamental lyre design below it. The surrounding panels also display elaborate floral and geometric patterns in gold. The overall color palette includes black, gold, and muted yellow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.7 x 50.6 cm (13 1/4 x 19 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48 1/2"high x 6'9 1/2" wide; 7"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4825

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620368

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