Bird Decorations on Stoneware 1935 - 1942

Charles Caseau’s “Bird Decorations on Stoneware” is a design study for decorative stoneware, which is a type of pottery. The artist has sketched out five designs for a stoneware jar with bird motifs. This 1935-1942 work shows the artist exploring different compositions and styles, and his focus on the decorative aspects of stoneware. Caseau, who lived from 1880 to 1995, is known for his work as a potter, but he also created designs for ceramic pieces. The outlines of the jars and birds suggest that the artwork could be a preparatory sketch for a final piece of stoneware.