Grandfather's Clock

c. 1936

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed illustration of a tall, ornate grandfather clock as the central and largest object. The clock is depicted in shades of reddish-brown, with decorative carvings and a clock face featuring Roman numerals. The color palette consists mostly of warm browns against a light background. Technical drawings are in the upper left corner, and smaller detailed drawings are in the bottom right corner, providing additional context around the clock.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.1 cm (11 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 103"overall height; 18 1/2" max. width. See verso of data sh. for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4833

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ERNEST TOWERS JR. DEL.156-1;

Wikidata ID

Q64559638

You may be interested in

Loading Results