Jug

c. 1937

Yolande Delasser

Associated Names
Yolande Delasser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large bird perched on stylized branches with leaves. The color palette consists of deep blue against a beige background, giving a monochromatic and vintage look. The bird is centered to the left with its head turned to the right. Below the bird, the number "1844" is inscribed, accompanied by two smaller sketches of similar motifs, including one resembling a vase with ornate curvature. The artist's signature is in the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.1 x 22.3 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" High 10 1/4" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7014

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 355, pl. 1234.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Yolande Delasser

Wikidata ID

Q64641011

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