Silver Cake Dish

c. 1936

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed drawing of an ornately decorated object resembling a shield or tray with intricate floral and circular patterns. Below it is another object that resembles a decorative handle with a base. The primary color palette consists of shades of gray, showcasing the sketch-like quality of the artwork. The circular, ornate object is positioned in the upper section of the image, while the handle-like object is directly beneath it in the lower portion of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 15/16" in diameter; 9" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14145

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562780

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