Spice Grinder

c. 1937

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a vessel and wheel assembly design. The drawing shows a three-dimensional rounded object resembling a bowl with a large wheel-like form intersected by an axle, set upon triangular supports. In the top left corner, there are schematic views showing cross-sections and dimensions of the object, including a top view, side view, and possibly front or back view, highlighting structural components and proportions. Each view is rendered with attention to technical precision, likely intended as a design or engineering diagram. The paper is toned, and there is an artist's signature in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11406


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562748

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