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The sculpture features a decorative clock with a classical theme, composed of several figures and elements. The central subject is a woman in a flowing draped garment, seated on a chariot-like structure. She holds a large branch or scepter, while an infant figure stands beside her with an object in its hand. The chariot is pulled by a lion, sculpted with detailed features. A winged cherub or small figure is depicted guiding the lion with reins. The ensemble is crafted from gilded bronze. The clock face is white with black numerals and hands, located beneath the seated woman. The base of the…

Mantel Clock with Chariot of the Grape Harvest

French 18th/19th Century

c. 1800 · gilded bronze, enamel on copper, and Verde de Mer marble

National Gallery of Art · Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926)

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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