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John Grillo — Tango Dancers
John Grillo

Tango Dancers

1994

This vibrant hand-colored print depicts five figures engaged in dynamic social interaction, their bodies arranged in playful, intertwined poses against a boldly segmented background of red, green, and purple. The composition channels early-to-mid twentieth century Expressionist and Fauvist aesthetics, with flattened forms, exaggerated gestures, and an uninhibited use of contrasting hues that prioritize emotional energy over naturalistic representation. The figures' colorful, patterned clothing and expressive facial features suggest a scene of music, dance, or festive merrymaking. The work exemplifies the vibrant regional artistic traditions of mid-century Provincetown and Cape Cod, where modernist sensibilities merged with humanistic subject matter and joyful celebration of social life.

Medium
Hand-colored print
Dimensions

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $1,000 to $2,000

Lot 36

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John Grillo, Tango Dancers, 1994

This vibrant hand-colored print depicts five figures engaged in dynamic social interaction, their bodies arranged in playful, intertwined poses against a boldly segmented background of red, green, and purple. The composition channels early-to-mid twentieth century Expressionist and Fauvist aesthetics, with flattened forms, exaggerated gestures, and an uninhibited use of contrasting hues that prioritize emotional energy over naturalistic representation. The figures' colorful, patterned clothing and expressive facial features suggest a scene of music, dance, or festive merrymaking. The work exemplifies the vibrant regional artistic traditions of mid-century Provincetown and Cape Cod, where modernist sensibilities merged with humanistic subject matter and joyful celebration of social life.

Medium
Hand-colored print
Dimensions
55.9 x 74.9 cm
Year
1994
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Flattened Forms, Figural Composition, Colorful Clothing, Cape Cod, Vibrant Palette, Bold Color, Joyful, Modernist, Expressionism, Fauvism, Printmaking, Hand-Colored Print, Dance, Gestural, Figure Interaction, Festive, Provincetown, Regional Art, Mid-Century, Social Gathering

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