Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Attilio Salemme, oil, 1943
Untitled, by Attilio Salemme, oil, 1943

Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Attilio Salemme. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1943 oil on canvas painting by Attilio Salemme, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a series of tall, narrow shapes arranged in a loose line, characterized by flat, simple colors and varying orientations. Small black dots and lines punctuate the composition, adding visual interest.

Technique & Style

Salemme employed clean edges and bold colors to create solid, abstract forms that appear as flat panels rather than rounded shapes, contributing to the painting's distinctive visual quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Attilio Salemme

Attilio Salemme (1911–1955) was an American artist.

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