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Macabre Dance I

1952

Salvatore Grippi

Associated Names

Salvatore Grippi

Artist, American, 1921 - 2017

This is a drawing of two intertwined figures. The image depicts two figures engaged in a dynamic embrace, each seemingly straining against the other. The figures are outlined with dense line work, giving them a sculptural quality. The background has a textured pattern that contrasts with the smoothness of the figures' bodies. The overall tone is monochromatic, enhancing the drama of the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 252 x 200 mm
Sheet: 323 x 258 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2254

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, 1952; lower right, Salvatore Grippi

Wikidata ID

Q76550846

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