Jersey Pipe

c. 1930

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a series of curving lines that form an abstract shape resembling a long, slender spoon or ladle with a looped handle. The elongated stem and bulbous shape at the end suggest the outline of a saxophone without intricate details. The abstract composition prompts viewers to draw associations with objects from daily life, like kitchenware or tools.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.6 cm (11 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10862

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64562735

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