Foot Warmer
1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 31 x 36.6 cm (12 3/16 x 14 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" long; 7 7/8" wide; 5 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16109
Art Historical Context
Marie Lutrell's *Foot Warmer* (1940) is a meticulous rendering of a traditional American household object, captured in watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard Measuring 31 x 36.6 cm, this detailed drawing depicts the original foot warmer's compact form—9¼ inches long, 7⅞ inches wide, and ½ inches high—showcasing its functional design with graceful curves and practical features suited for warming feet during chilly evenings. Created as part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a WPA Federal Art Project from 1935 to 1942, the work exemplifies the program's mission to document and ...