Evocative and dreamlike, this 1955 work reflects Giovanni Battista de Salvo’s experimental spirit. The title “The Oddities of the Old Countess” hints at the enigmatic nature of the subject: a barely outlined female figure, immersed in a rarefied and visionary composition. The forms merge with the background through a fluid and branching ink technique, evoking an aesthetic of the unconscious and metamorphosis. A rare and fascinating piece, capable of blending drawing and abstraction, irony and unease. Signed lower right. Excellent overall condition. Frame dimensions: Width 47.5 cm – Depth 5.5 cm – Height 68 cm Artwork dimensions: Width 25.5 cm – Height 46.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution