Jar

c. 1936

Charles Caseau

Associated Names
Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

The image shows a large ceramic jar with two small handles on either side near the opening. The jar's body is light brown with blue decorative elements near the top. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with brown as the dominant color and hints of blue. The jar is centrally positioned in the image, standing upright, with a slight shadow beneath it. A label or inscription is visible near the top, aligned with the jar's opening.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 22.9 cm (11 13/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" High 9 1/4" Dia(center) 7 3/8" Dia(bot) 5 3/8" Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6412

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: chas. Caseau; upper left in graphite: Blue decoration / repeated on back

Wikidata ID

Q64538244

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