Foot Warmer
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.6 x 29.2 cm (8 7/8 x 11 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16083
Art Historical Context
Discover the charming *Foot Warmer* by Lawrence Phillips, a delicate watercolor and graphite rendering on paper created between 1935 and 1942. Measuring 22.6 x 29.2 cm, this work captures the intricate details of a traditional American household object—a foot warmer, typically a pierced metal or ceramic vessel filled with hot coals or stones to ward off winter chills in early homes. Phillips's precise graphite lines define forms and textures, while soft watercolors bring warmth and realism to the object's patina and ornamentation. This piece is part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a la...
About the Artist
Lawrence Phillips
Lawrence Phillips is represented in museum holdings by a body of work that attests to a productive and recognized artistic practice, though the biographical information that would place him within a specific national tradition or art-historical lineage has not been well documented in readily available sources. His name is common enough to present identification challenges, yet the works attributed...