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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Jar

c. 1937

Charles Caseau

Associated Names

Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

The image shows a large, round ceramic vase with two small handles near the top. The vase has a predominantly brown and earthy color palette, with subtle hints of green and gold. It is placed centrally on a light background. The vase's smooth surface and the play of light across its rounded body are emphasized in the image. The signature "Charles Curran" is visible near the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.6 x 22.5 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10" High 8 1/2" Diameter; 10" Diameter(top)
Accession Number

1943.8.6234

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Chas. Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64538221

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