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This is a painting featuring various blue birds paired with vases. The image showcases three prominently depicted blue-toned birds in different poses: one on a branch, one on the ground, and one standing attentively. Surrounding the birds are sketches of vases, some with birds inside them. The birds are detailed with varying shades of blue against a textured neutral background. The artwork combines classical motifs with natural elements in an illustrative style.
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This is a painting featuring various blue birds paired with vases. The image showcases three prominently depicted blue-toned birds in different poses: one on a branch, one on the ground, and one standing attentively. Surrounding the birds are sketches of vases, some with birds inside them. The birds are detailed with varying shades of blue against a textured neutral background. The artwork combines classical motifs with natural elements in an illustrative style.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bird Decorations for Stoneware

Charles Caseau

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6326
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • bird
  • animal
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Chas. Caseau

NGA object ID 18526. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.