Shelf Clock c. 1939

Lorenz Rothkranz's watercolor painting, "Shelf Clock," from c. 1939 depicts a wooden, clock in a Gothic Revival style. The clock's face, framed in a white border, features Roman numerals and is surrounded by three decorative panels. These panels feature a floral motif, a scene of animals, and a mountainous landscape. The clock's shape with its distinctive spire accents and the intricate details of the painted panels, all contribute to its sense of history and tradition. The painting captures the essence of a bygone era through the representation of this classic timekeeping device.