Panoramic Panel Depicting Wading Birds By Ermes d'Odorico, 1955 – 178 Cm

Panoramic Panel Depicting Wading Birds by Ermes D'Odorico, 1955– 178 cm

Object Type:

Painting / Decorative Panel Artist:
Ermes D'ODORICO (20th century)
Period: 20th century – 1950s (Dated 1955)
Technique:
Oil on plywood panel
Condition:
Very good condition. Sound paint layer, vivid and fresh colors.
Presented in its original gilded wooden frame (very slight signs of wear on the frame).
Panel dimensions: 178 cm x 100.5 cm (without the frame)
Location:
Centre-Val de Loire region, Vierzon area (Cher - 18)
Asking price: €1,700
An impressive andspectacular panoramic decorative panel painted inoil on plywood by the Italian painter Ermes D’Odorico, signedand dated 1955 in the lower right corner.
Thismonumental work, nearly 1.80 meters wide, offers a striking immersion intoan idyllic and lush aquatic landscape.
The composition masterfullyfeatures a group of seven wading birds (crowned cranes and herons)going about their business in the foreground along the banks of a cascading stream.
Inthe background, the perspective opens onto a wooded plain where one can make outa colony of flamingos, all crowned by a mountainous landscape bathedin soft light.
Here, the artist displays a remarkable richness of color, playingbrilliantly on the contrasts between the copper-hued autumn foliage andthe golden vegetation.
Iconography & Context of the ArtistPainter:
A discreet and sought-after figure of the École de Paris, ErmesD’Odorico became known primarily during the interwar period forhis surrealist works imbued with classicism, situated at the crossroads ofGiorgio De Chirico’s pure surrealism and the rigor of the Italian Renaissance(Bronzino), as exemplified by his famous painting *MaternitéSurréaliste* (1938), listed by Galerie Lhoste.Dated 1955, this large panel illustrates a fascinating post-surrealist andanimal-themed turning point in the artist’s career.
With its exceptionaldimensions and wooden panel, this unique piece was conceived asa large-scale decorative commission, intended to lavishly adorn the wall of aprestigious residence, a grand salon, or a reception room.
With its “Jungle & Exotic Birds” aesthetic, this work possessesa very strong visual impact and highly decorative appeal,fitting perfectly into the sought-after trend of Mid-Century designand the grand decor of the 1950s.

Delivery, Shipping & Pickup:
Due to the artwork’s oversized dimensions (178 cm in length), standardmail delivery (Colissimo, Mondial Relay) is not possible. On-site pickup: Pick up directly on-site in the Vierzon area(Cher - 18). Easy access (immediately adjacent to the A71, A20,and A85 highways).  Delivery by carrier: Shipping is possible via a carrier specializing in artwork (ora service such as Mail Boxes Etc. / Cocolis) based on a quote, withshipping costs borne by the buyer.