Thirty Hour Clock

c. 1936

Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar

Associated Names
Vincent P. Rosel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a clock with a scenic painting in place of the pendulum. The view is a front-facing perspective centered on the clock. The clock has a polished wooden frame in warm brown tones. At the top is the horizon, aligning with a small landscape painting below. The painting includes a riverbank, trees, buildings, and a tall spire. The colors are soft and natural, with greens, blues, and muted shades. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed. The overall color palette is earthy, with emphasis on browns and pastel shades.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.7 x 22.8 cm (11 11/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24"high; 14"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5810

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite and black ink: Vincent Rosel Del 156-1 / G. Saltar.

Wikidata ID

Q64633796

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