Design for a Clock, Title Page to 'Cahier de six Pendules' 1770

This 1770 engraving by Jean François Forty is a design for a clock, featuring two putti holding aloft a large urn, which functions as the clock face. The design incorporates a range of decorative elements, from the ornate scrolls and flowers adorning the base to the cherubic figures and the clock's face, which is inscribed with Roman numerals. It is a prime example of the Rococo style, characterized by its playful and decorative use of natural forms. This design was intended for use by clockmakers and exemplifies the collaborative nature of artistic production during this period. The engraving, titled "Design for a Clock, Title Page to 'Cahier de six Pendules'", is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.