Joseph D'Aste was born in Naples, Italy in 1881 and moved to Paris at the beginning of the 20th century, where he developed his artistic career.
He exhibited his works at the Salon de Paris between 1905 and 1934.
He is known for his works that represent idyllic scenes of pastoral life (fête champêtre).
He worked mainly in bronze, often with gilded patinas, and also in terracotta and marble.
His works are often signed as "J. D'Aste" or "Joseph D'Aste".
His works are found in the collections of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
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Style Art Deco
"The name Art Deco was assigned in the 1960s, at the exhibition "Les Années 25" held in Paris at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
The first pieces could be seen at the International Exhibition of "Decorative Arts and Modern Industry" held in Paris in 1925. This exhibition was a direct response to the Turin exhibitions of 1902 and Milan of 1906.
The Art Deco style emerged between 1920 and 1940 and is represented by symmetrical, rectilinear lines, abstract designs, and bold colors.
It featured the implementation of exotic materials such as parchment, shagreen (the skin of a small shark or ray), chrome pieces, and enamels, as well as ivory and mother-of-pearl inlays.
In contrast, Art Nouveau was more focused on asymmetrical, curved lines inspired by nature."
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