Alexsander Danel

ALEXSANDER DANEL (America, 1940-2001)-
"Panther" 1980s-90s.
Stucco painted black.
Signed.
Presents marks of use and wear. Some lack of polychrome.
Measurements: 43 x 30 x 18 cm.

Sculpture in stucco painted in black representing a panther in calm attitude. This piece is the result of a deep knowledge of animal anatomy, inspired by the panthers made during the Art Deco period (20-30's). Among all the representations of wild animals in Art Deco, the panther motif was particularly common, given that at this time qualities such as speed and elegance were especially valued.
The representation of wild animals was one of the most frequent themes during the Art Deco period, since this was the time of the discovery of wild Africa, mainly by reporters covering the new rallies. European society was fascinated by the exotic fauna in freedom, a reflection of a world still to be exploited, still far from the control imposed by civilization. Representations of animals of all kinds, especially felines but also birds, gazelles, elephants, etc., proliferated. Of course, always treated under the aesthetics of the time, with a solid classicist base, orderly and harmonious, synthetic and reduced to its essence, expressive and forceful in its simplicity.