Mantle Clock c. 1938

Richard Taylor’s "Mantle Clock" (c. 1938) is a watercolor rendering of a traditional clock design. The piece features a wooden clock with an ornate, Roman numeral face and a glass-paneled door beneath. Taylor’s delicate use of color, especially in the depiction of the wood grain, adds a sense of realism to the artwork. This design, in its simple beauty, evokes the classic styles of early American craftsmanship.