Gallery Edition – Picking him up from the floor, he fondled and caressed him. by Attilio Mussino – 44×68 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of the Roaring Twenties, Attilio Mussino’s “Picking him up from the floor, he fondled and caressed him” (1925) presents a striking counterpoint to the era’s prevailing modernist currents. This enigmatic work, executed in linear brushstrokes that evoke a sense of deliberation, situates itself within the Victorian and Gothic Revival design styles that were experiencing a resurgence during this period. The muted sepia tones, greens, and browns that comprise the palette imbue the scene with a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, while the figurative subject a tender, intimate moment between two figures assumes an air of quiet contemplation.When enlarged to 44×68, Mussino’s composition takes on a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with the luxurious interior environments it will inhabit. The palette, now more pronounced, establishes a chromatic structure that resonates with rich materials such as velvety fab