Spice Grinder

Francis Law Durand

National Gallery of Art

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.