Crock

c. 1936

Charles Caseau

Associated Names
Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

This is a drawing of a wooden-style board with engraved text and a blue, ribbon-like emblem. The image includes a rectangular wooden texture etched with the text "D. MORGAN N. YORK" in a serif font, slightly emphasizing each letter with shadowing to give it a three-dimensional look. Below the text is a decorative circular emblem that resembles a ribbon, painted in a vivid blue hue, positioned centrally within the rectangular area. The contrast between the natural brown tones of the wooden surface and the vibrant blue of the emblem draws attention to the minimalistic yet clear design. The overall composition is simple, with a large amount of negative space surrounding the central wooden feature, enhancing the focus on the text and emblem.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" High 7 1/4" Dia(top) 4 5/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6425


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in graphite: chas. Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64538248

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