Pitcher

c. 1936

Charles Caseau

Associated Names
Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

The image shows a large pitcher with a painting of a harbor scene on its body. The color palette includes blue, green, brown, and cream, with gold accents on the edges. Above the painting, there are illustrations of two crossed American flags and decorative elements. The handle has floral motifs and gold trim. The design elements are presented in a structured way with labeled sections and clean lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 5/8" High 6 1/4" Dia.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7147

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 372, no. 1326.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: chas. Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64538278

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