Chocolate Grinder (No. 2) by Marcel Duchamp. A central, stylized depiction of a chocolate grinding machine with three textured brown cylindrical rollers on a golden base against a dark, moody background.

Chocolate Grinder (No. 2)

Marcel Duchamp

1914 · Medium Not Listed

A precise and evocative mechanical study, this piece showcases Marcel Duchamp's early exploration of industrial forms and geometric precision.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Library · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Aged gold

About the piece

Created in 1914, 'Chocolate Grinder (No. 2)' is a seminal work by Marcel Duchamp that signals his transition from traditional painting toward conceptual art. The piece features three meticulously detailed cylindrical rollers and a gold-toned base, executed with a clinical, blueprint-like precision. Set against a deep, dark background, the work's bold graphic quality and technical sophistication make it a striking statement for modern or academic interiors.

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