Grotesque Jug

c. 1936

Yolande Delasser

Associated Names
Yolande Delasser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two ceramic jugs featuring exaggerated facial features. The jugs have bulbous bodies, narrow necks, small spouts, bulging eyes, wide mouths with teeth, and ear-shaped handles. The drawing highlights the textures and contours of the ceramic material, possibly suggesting a glossy finish.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29.5 cm (8 15/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/4" High 4 1/2" Dia(base) Neck 1 1/2"(Dia)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7396

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Yolande Delasser

Wikidata ID

Q64641108

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