Grandfather Clock

c. 1936

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, wooden grandfather clock with intricate detailing on the cabinet and a circular clock face displaying roman numerals and decorative elements. The color palette includes warm browns for the wood and a cream shade for the clock face, with black used for the numerals and details on the face. Positioned centrally against a plain background, the clock dominates the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31 x 22.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84"high; 18"wide; 9 1/2"deep. See data sheet verso for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4832

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64559634

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