Who created "Tall Clock"?

Tall Clock was created by Lawrence Phillips in c. 1938.

When was "Tall Clock" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Tall Clock"?

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

Is "Tall Clock" in the public domain?

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

Tall Clock

Lawrence Phillips

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 45.3 x 36.7 cm (17 13/16 x 14 7/16 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

1943.8.4830

Art Historical Context

Step into the timeless elegance of *Tall Clock*, a captivating 1938 watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite by artist Lawrence Phillips. Measuring 45.3 x 36.7 cm, this detailed depiction on paperboard showcases a classic tall case clock, evoking the craftsmanship of early American decorative arts. Phillips masterfully blends soft watercolor washes for depth and luminosity, precise colored pencil for intricate textures like wood grain and brass accents, and graphite for sharp outlines, creating a vivid, almost three-dimensional study. Created as part of the Index of American Design—a groundbr...

About the Artist

Lawrence Phillips

Lawrence Phillips is represented in museum holdings by a body of work that attests to a productive and recognized artistic practice, though the biographical information that would place him within a specific national tradition or art-historical lineage has not been well documented in readily available sources. His name is common enough to present identification challenges, yet the works attributed...

Tall Clock

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