Kaufmann's Clock

Pen & Ink print
Size: 10"h x 8"w, matted
 
Once a freestanding fixture at the corner of the original 1885 Kaufmann's store and a popular meeting place, Kaufmann's Clock became an iconic symbol with the opening of the second iteration of the department store located at 5th Avenue and Smithfield Street. When a new store was built in 1913 without the clock, public outcry led the Kaufmann brothers to add the large bronze clock to the corner of the facade, preserving its historic charm. This artwork captures the timeless elegance and community significance of Kaufmann’s Clock. The Kaufmann's Clock is still a popular meeting place in the city of Pittsburgh even though Kaufmann's Department store has long since closed its doors.