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Wall Clock

Case by Jean-Pierre Latz (born Cologne [now Germany], active France, 1691–1754)

Wall Clock, Case by Jean-Pierre Latz (born Cologne [now Germany], active France, 1691–1754), c. 1735–40, Oak, tortoisesh…
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Case by Jean-Pierre Latz (born Cologne [now Germany], active France, 1691–1754)
Date
c. 1735–40
Medium
Oak, tortoiseshell, kingwood, brass, gilded bronze, and glass
Dimensions
147.3 × 64.8 × 53.3 cm (58 × 25 1/4 × 21 in.)
Form
Clock
Origin
France
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession
1975.172
Credit line
Ada Turnbull Hertle Fund
An exuberant example of the French Rococo style, this sculptural wall clock epitomizes the extravagant era of Louis XV (r. 1715–74). Festooned with ormolu (gilt bronze) swirls and floral swags, the clock required the collaboration of numerous specialized artisans. Opulent clocks such as this did more than tell time; they dazzled the eye with dramatic scenes and delighted the ear with music.
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