Underground

1939

Lucia Autorino Salemme

Associated Names
Lucia Autorino Salemme

Artist, American, 1919 - 2010

This image shows a cityscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is filled with angular industrial buildings with chimneys stretching upwards. The buildings sit on an uneven terrain, primarily depicted in stark black against the white of the paper. The composition relies on the contrast between positive and negative space. The technique is bold and graphic, resembling woodcut or linocut printing techniques. The lines are decisive, creating patterns and textures. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white, emphasizing the strong contrast. Abstract shapes suggest vegetation and figures in the foreground, while blocky patterns depict the urban environment in the background.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Underground" 1939 (title within quotes) in pencil, lower left; lower left corner, 3/15; Signed: Lucia Autorino in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76551819

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