Who created "Clock Shelf"?

Clock Shelf was created by Isidore Danziger in 1941.

What medium is "Clock Shelf"?

Clock Shelf is watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard.

Is "Clock Shelf" in the public domain?

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

Clock Shelf

Isidore Danziger

1941

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 54 x 33.7 cm (21 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 25 7/8"long; 8 5/8"wide; 4 7/8"deep

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.5458

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Clock Shelf*, a meticulous 1941 rendering byore Danziger, the charm of an American folk art object through watercolor, colored pencil, and on paperboard (54 x 33.7 cm). This depiction showcases a compact wooden shelf—originally measuring 25⅞ x 8⅝ x 4⅞ inches—likely designed to a clock, blending functionality with vernacular craftsmanship. Danziger's precise lines and vibrant hues bring to life the object's carved details and patina, evoking the everyday artistry of early American homes. Created as part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a landmark Federal Art Project under the...

Clock Shelf

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