Tall Clock

c. 1938

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names
Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image shows a large wooden grandfather clock with intricate detailing on its casing and a clock face displaying Roman numerals. The color palette consists of warm browns with golden accents. Positioned centrally against a light background, the clock stands tall with an arch and finial decor on top, drawing attention to its ornate crown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 72 x 52.2 cm (28 3/8 x 20 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 98 7/8" high; 21 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7725

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 306, pl. 1023.

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: F. Cartier

Wikidata ID

Q64561422

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