Design for a Mantle Clock 19th century

This 19th-century anonymous drawing is a design for a mantle clock. The design features a seated woman playing a cello above a clock face, with an elaborate design incorporating musical instruments and cherubs. The drawing was created to provide a blueprint for a craftsman to create a functional clock, reflecting the popularity of ornate clocks in the 19th century. This drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the time.