Cruet

c. 1938

Charles Caseau

Associated Names
Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

The image features a large, transparent glass jug with a slender neck, a curved handle on the right, and a wide, rounded body that rests on a circular base. The color palette consists mostly of shades of gray with subtle highlights to imply a sense of translucency and depth. The jug is placed centrally on a plain, light background, with the handle extending slightly to the right. Light and shadow accentuate the contours of the jug, especially around the body and base areas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28.2 cm (14 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10845

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Chas Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64538294

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