Who created "Clock, Eight Day"?

Clock, Eight Day was created by Walter W. Jennings in c. 1936.

When was "Clock, Eight Day" created?

This artwork was created c. 1936.

Is "Clock, Eight Day" in the public domain?

Yes, Clock, Eight Day is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Clock, Eight Day

Q: What medium is "Clock, Eight Day"?

Clock, Eight Day is watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paper.

Walter W. Jennings

c. 1936

Medium

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

Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.4745

Art Historical Context

Behold the intricate rendering *Clock, Eight Day* by Walter W. Jennings, created around 1936. This detailed watercolor study captures an American eight-day clock—a timepiece designed to run for a full week-plus on a single winding, emblematic of 19th-century domestic ingenuity and craftsmanship. Jennings masterfully depicts its form, likely highlighting the tall case, dial, and ornate details that defined such heirlooms in early American homes. Part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a landmark WPA Federal Art Project from the Great Depression era (1935–1942), this work exemplifies a nati...

Clock, Eight Day

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