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Atlas Clock, (sculpture). Artist:  Metzler, Henry Frederick, sculptor. Title:  Atlas Clock, (sculpture). Dates:  ca. 1853. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Figure: painted wood. Dimensions:  Overall including clock: approx. 9 ft. x 40 in. x 20 in. Description:  The Atlas Clock portrays the mythological figure of Atlas holding up a circular timepiece. The figure of Atlas has been painted and patinated to imitate oxidized bronze which has a greenish tinge. The feet appear to have been carved separately and joined the rest of the figure. The figure may be attached to the building from the back using metal clamps. Subject:  Figure male -- Nude Figure male -- Full length Mythology -- Classical -- Atlas Object Type:  Clock Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- New York Sculpture Owner:  Tiffany & Company, 725 Fifth Avenue, Entrance, New York, New York 10022 Remarks:  "According to legend, Tiffany's celebrated mascot stopped at the exact minute that President Lincoln died, 7:22 a.m. on April 15, 1865." The condition of the sculpture could not be determined because the sculpture is located too high up on the facade of the building. References:  Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 128. Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, New York survey, 1993. Illustration:  Image on file. Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 128. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS 87870117   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 87870117 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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