Butter Mold

1940

Marie Lutrell

Associated Names
Marie Lutrell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a round, carved wooden pedestal and a circular metal or embossed disc with a bird design. The pedestal is on the left side, colored in varying shades of brown, showcasing a wooden texture. On the right side is a round metal piece with a detailed relief of a bird surrounded by a decorative border with tones of gold, dark brown, and hints of green. These objects are set against a plain, beige background, allowing for the details and textures of the items to stand out. The name "MARIE LUTTELL. '40" is inscribed in the bottom right of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 25.7 cm (9 x 10 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8995


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower righ tin ink: MARIE / LUTTRELL.40

Wikidata ID

Q64595249

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