"Grandfather" Clock

c. 1937

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names
Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

This image shows a detailed illustration of a tall wooden grandfather clock. The clock face is prominently displayed in the upper section. The timepiece is depicted in a rich brown color with wood grain details. To the right, there is a close-up of the clock's face with a moon phase feature, decorative elements, and Roman numerals. The color palette includes deep browns, earthy tones, black numerals, and white clock face. In the background, a faint line sketch of the clock is visible. The wooden clock stands on the left, while the detailed clock face is on the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 28.8 cm (14 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 101"high; 20"wide; 11"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4875


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MAGNUS S. FOSSUM

Wikidata ID

Q64594625

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