Clock c. 1938

This is a drawing of a clock by John Dieterich, who lived from 1855 to 1995, it's hard to say when it was made. I can imagine John Dieterich working at his drawing board, a meticulous, yet whimsical, mind at play. There is an American eagle perched proudly on top of the clock face, and a naval scene at the bottom. Maybe he was thinking about national pride, history, or perhaps simply the beauty of sailing ships. The drawing is precise but also full of character. The details of the clock’s design, the eagle, the leaves, the ships—all are rendered with such care. How do we measure time? This drawing freezes time, and lets us think about all these questions. It feels like a conversation across generations, an echo of past designs and a spark for future creations.