Attilio Salemme

Inquisition
1952

A colorful abstract painting featuring a series of stylized, geometric figures resembling towers or totems, set against a background divided into blocks of bold colors. Each figure has a unique design, with elements such as stripes, solids, and facial features on some. The artwork has a playful, whimsical feel, with a flat perspective and a mix of pastel and primary colors.

A colorful abstract painting featuring a series of stylized, geometric figures resembling towers or totems, set against a background divided into blocks of bold colors. Each figure has a unique design, with elements such as stripes, solids, and facial features on some. The artwork has a playful, whimsical feel, with a flat perspective and a mix of pastel and primary colors.

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Date
1952

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 40 × 63in. (101.6 × 160 cm)

Accession number
53.26

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Attilio Salemme
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