Bowl With Portrait Of A Woman From Plougastel By Odetta - Quimper Earthenware

The Odetta period (1925 - 1936) draws its inspiration from the primitivism which infiltrated all artistic fields in the twenties.The Celtic origins of the Bretons were always apparent in their arttheir art by decorative signs whose geometry is reminiscent of that foundthat of African and Oceanic art.

The Celtic origins of the Breton people have always been apparent in their art.

HB chooses stoneware for Odetta, which is skilfully glazed in dark greyglazed in dark greys and blues, set against the softness of celadon greensceladon greens, ivory whites, or the luminous brilliance of gold.of gold.

To differentiate these works from the classical production, they areproduced from 1925 under the brand name ODETTA (Ateliers de l'ODET).Many faience manufacturers then resorted to the use of ancillary brandsto avoid upsetting conservative customers, whom the novelty ofthe novelty of abstract decorations. They called onartists, some of whom were already well known. These include GeorgesBrisson, Alphonse Chanteau, Louis Garin, René Olichon, Georges Renaud,Paul Fouillen, Abadie Landel... Toulouse-born René Beauclair appears to be ODETTA's most prolific decorator. This artist is already known forart nouveau wallpapers, jewelry, furniture and ironwork jewelry, furniture, wrought iron and paintings.