Shelf Clock
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Shelf Clock

TitleShelf Clock
ArtistAaron Willard
Dateca. 1795 18th century
MediumMahogany, giltwood, glass
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Cecile L. Mayer, 1962
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Zoological illustration

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“Shelf Clock” is a work by Aaron Willard, dated ca. 1795. It is executed in mahogany, giltwood, glass. In this archive it sits within the zoological illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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