Trivet

Art Historical Context

**Trivet**, a captivating rendering by artist Roy Weber circa 1938, showcases meticulous craftsmanship through watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite onboard. Measuring 50.8 x 38.3 cm, this work belongs to the National Gallery of's Index of American Design. Weber's piece depicts a traditional trivet—a sturdy stand for hot pots and irons—highlighting its functional beauty rooted in American folk traditions, likely from early colonial or 19th-century workshops. Created during the Great Depression as part of the Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Index of Ameri...