Bird Decorations for Stoneware 1935 - 1942

Charles Caseau's "Bird Decorations for Stoneware" (1935-1942) is a design study featuring blue birds in various poses. Three of the birds are depicted in outline form on three different stoneware vessels, while two others are rendered in full. The artist's interest in birds and ceramics is evident in this whimsical watercolor and ink study, likely intended for use as decoration on ceramic objects. The birds are stylized, with simple forms and bold lines, and their postures evoke a sense of movement and life.