Inkwell

c. 1937

Charles Caseau

Associated Names
Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

The image contains a cylindrical metallic device with an engraved label that reads "CROLIUS STONEWARE MANUFACTURE, MANHATTAN-WARE, NEW YORK." Above this, there is a simplified depiction of a similar device labeled "CROLIUS FOUNTAIN." The color palette consists of mainly brown and gray tones, with the metallic object having a coppery tint. The smaller depiction is in shades of cream and gray. The main cylindrical object is positioned slightly off-center in the lower half of the canvas, while the smaller rendition is in the upper right quadrant, creating a sense of dimensional contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache 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: Approx 1 3/4" High 4" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6385


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Chas. Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64538238

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