Who created "Wall clock (cartel)"?

Wall clock (cartel) was created by Etienne LeNoir|Chantilly in ca. 1735–40.

When was "Wall clock (cartel)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1735–40.

Is "Wall clock (cartel)" in the public domain?

Yes, Wall clock (cartel) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Wall clock (cartel)

Q: What medium is "Wall clock (cartel)"?

Wall clock (cartel) is Case: soft-paste porcelain and partly gilded brass; Dial: white enamel; Movement: brass and steel.

Etienne LeNoir|Chantilly

ca. 1735–40

Medium

Case: soft-paste porcelain and partly gilded brass; Dial: white enamel; Movement: brass and steel

Dimensions

Overall: 19 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (49.5 × 24.1 × 12.1 cm); Diameter (back plate): 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)

Classification

Horology

Culture

French, Paris with French, Chantilly case

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

Accession Number

1982.60.84

Tags

GlobesMenFlowers

Art Historical Context

This exquisite wall clock, or *cartel*, crafted around 1735–40 by Parisian clockmaker Etienne LeNo with a case from the renowned Chantilly porcelain factory, exemplifies the opulence of French Rococo decorative arts during the Louis XV era. Measuring nearly 20 inches tall, its soft-paste porcelain case—delicately painted and adorned with gilded brass elements—features motifs of globes, men, and flowers, evoking a asymmetry and natural exuberance characteristic of the style. The white enamel dial and intricate brass-and-steel movement highlight the era's mastery in horology, where timepieces we...

About the Artist

Etienne LeNoir|Chantilly (French|French) · 1675 | –1739 |

French, 1675–1739|French

Wall clock (cartel)

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