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Silver Cake Dish

c. 1936

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names

Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image contains a sketch of an ornate stand and a large, intricately designed tray or plate. The plate is circular with floral and leaf patterns, while the stand below it is also intricately detailed. The sketch is in grayscale and appears to be drawn in pencil or ink. The plate is situated above the stand, both centered in the frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 15/16" in diameter; 9" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14144

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562779

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