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Metal Grits Grinder

c. 1939

Ray Price

Associated Names

Ray Price

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large metal mechanical apparatus with two curved handles, a funnel-like spout, and visible bolts and joints. The color scheme consists of brown tones, rust, and black shadows indicating a metallic texture. The object is positioned centrally, with one handle extending towards the upper left corner and the other towards the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.9 x 33.8 cm (14 1/2 x 13 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11400

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RAY PRICE

Wikidata ID

Q64620118

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