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Clock (Grandfather)

c. 1937

Lawrence Phillips

Associated Names

Lawrence Phillips

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall wooden grandfather clock with intricate design details, including a decorative face and ornamental woodwork at the top. The color palette is rich in brown tones complemented by hints of gold and metallic hues. The clock is centered on a light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.9 x 28.9 cm (14 1/2 x 11 3/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 feet high
Accession Number

1943.8.4849

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: L PHILLIPS

Wikidata ID

Q64592816

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