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Salvo — Tricolore
Salvo — Tricolore
Salvo — Tricolore
Salvo

Tricolore

1973

A vibrant composition by Italian artist Salvo, *Tricolore* presents the three colors of the Italian flag rendered in oil on free canvas, where the unstructured support allows the material itself to become part of the work. The painting balances national symbolism with a minimalist sensibility, reflecting Salvo's interest in distilling imagery to its most essential elements. The fluidity of the unprimed, unstretched canvas adds a subtle tension between the rigidity of patriotic iconography and the organic nature of the painted surface.

Medium
oil on free canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

EXHIBITED Bologne, Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Salvo, janvier-mars 1998 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition p. 21). FURTHER DETAILS Cette œuvre est enregistrée à l'Archivio Salvo, Turin, sous le No. S1973-12 et est accompagnée d'un certificat d'authenticité de l'Archivio Salvo, Turin. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Elisabetta Vitullo Junior Specialist, Head of Day Sale EVITULLO@CHRISTIES.COM +33 (0)1 40 76 85 68

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Salvo, Tricolore, 1973

A vibrant composition by Italian artist Salvo, *Tricolore* presents the three colors of the Italian flag rendered in oil on free canvas, where the unstructured support allows the material itself to become part of the work. The painting balances national symbolism with a minimalist sensibility, reflecting Salvo's interest in distilling imagery to its most essential elements. The fluidity of the unprimed, unstretched canvas adds a subtle tension between the rigidity of patriotic iconography and the organic nature of the painted surface.

Medium
oil on free canvas
Dimensions
26.5 x 30.5 cm
Year
1973
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

20th Century, Political Symbolism, Free Canvas, Bold Colors, Minimalist, Male Artist, Tricolor Flag, Conceptual Art, Italian Artist, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Arte Povera

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