Grandfather Clock

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall grandfather clock with a wooden case and ornate detailing. The clock face displays Roman numerals and two hands, while the color palette is primarily warm browns with touches of brass or gold. The clock is positioned prominently in the center of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite,and some heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7'6"h; 16"widest pt.; See data sheet for details.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4831

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL. 390-1 ERNEST A. TOWERS JR

Wikidata ID

Q64559627

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