Het beroemdste schilderij van Cy Twombly is The Rose (IV) (2008). Met Proteus (1984) en Quattro Stagioni, Autunno (1995) wordt de trilogie van de drie werken die iedereen herkent voltooid. Onze catalogus bevat 116 werken van Cy Twombly; de 100 hieronder zijn de werken die de wereld het meest bekijkt, elk met het jaartal, het museum waar het zich bevindt en de reden waarom het belangrijk is.
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The Rose (IV) by Cy Twombly: A Symphony of Color and Poetic Echoes Subject: The painting "The Rose (IV)" by Cy Twombly is an arresting exploration of the rose motif, rendered through a vibrant and dynamic abstract expressionist style. It’s not merely a depiction of a flower; it's an invocation of beauty, passion, and the transient nature of existence, deeply rooted in historical and literary references. Style: As a quintessential…
To stand before Cy Twombly's Proteus is to encounter not merely paint on canvas, but a vibrant conversation across decades—a dialogue between raw energy and profound mythology. Created in 1984, this work pulses with the unmistakable spirit of Neo-Expressionism, a movement that yearned for visceral feeling after the cool intellectualism of earlier art forms. Twombly’s signature style here is breathtaking; it seems less applied and more excavated, as if the…
Quattro Stagioni, Autunno is a painting by Cy Twombly. Created in 1995, this work exists as a single movement within a larger cycle. It is part of the Quattro Stagioni series, a collection of four canvases that map the passage of time. This specific piece, Autunno, follows the sequence established by its counterparts: Primavera, Estate, and Inverno.
Cy Twombly's 1962 painting, *Dutch Interior*, isn’t merely a depiction of a room; it’s an immersive experience, a layered meditation on the act of creation itself. Emerging from a spacious studio in central Rome—a space that liberated him from the constraints of smaller formats—Twombly embarked on a work that immediately challenged conventional notions of representation. The painting’s genesis is inextricably linked to this new environment; it feels less like a…
Introduction to Cy Twombly and his Artistic Style Cy Twombly, born Edwin Parker Twombly Jr. in 1928, was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer who spent much of his career living and working in Italy. His art is characterized by its large-scale, freely-scribbled, calligraphic, and graffiti-like qualities, often incorporating poetic elements from various sources. Quattro Stagioni, Estate: A Representation of Summer 'Quattro Stagioni, Estate' (1993-1994) is the second painting in…
Edwin Parker Twombly Jr., universally known as Cy Twombly, stands apart from the titans of 20th-century art—an American painter, sculptor, and photographer whose oeuvre defied easy categorization. Born April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, his artistic journey began with a grounding in classical education and an irrepressible spirit that propelled him across continents. Early studies under Pierre Daura at Washington and Lee University were followed by formative experiences at the…
Untitled (19) is a work by the American painter Cy Twombly, executed in 1970. This piece belongs to the artist's celebrated "blackboard" series, a period marked by a shift toward graphic regularity and formal restraint. The work is rooted in abstract expressionism, utilizing a specific vocabulary of gestural marks that emerged from Twombly's evolving aesthetic.
The canvas of Fifty Days at Iliam. The Fire that Consumes All before It pulses with a heavy, urgent energy. Created by Cy Twombly in 1978, this work exists as the fourth movement in a larger, ten-part cycle known as Fifty Days at Iliam. The narrative tension within the paint draws directly from the ancient echoes of Homer’s Iliad, specifically through the lens of Alexander Pope’s eighteenth-century translation. It is…
This work, titled Untitled, was created by Cy Twombly in 1954. It represents a specific moment in the artist's early development, emerging from a period of significant transition. The piece carries the weight of a singular vision, captured through a deliberate and personal application of medium.
Introduction to Cy Twombly Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. (April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011) was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer known for his large-scale, abstract works that often incorporated text and symbols. Born in Lexington, Virginia, Twombly studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston before serving in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he continued his studies…
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The artwork titled Untitled (Rome [Wall]) (1961) is a large-scale abstract painting executed with oil on canvas. The composition features a white background upon which various colors and…
In the vast, evocative landscape of contemporary abstraction, few works command the viewer's attention with such raw, visceral energy as Cy Twombly’s "Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves III."…
Nine Discourses on Commodus: A Descent into Roman Excess Cy Twombly’s “Nine Discourses on Commodus,” painted in 1963, isn't merely a depiction of a historical event; it’s an…
The painting presented here, tentatively titled “School of Athens,” offers a compelling glimpse into the intensely personal and often cryptic world of Cy Twombly. Executed in 1961, this…
In 1960, Cy Twombly produced Odeion (Rome), a work that exists at the intersection of calligraphy and chaos. The canvas bears the physical traces of a restless hand,…
A Symphony of Chaos and Eros: Exploring Cy Twombly’s Leda and the Swan Cy Twombly's *Leda and the Swan*, completed in 1962, stands as a cornerstone of abstract…
The artwork Night Watch is an abstract piece created in 1966. The composition is characterized by a dark background against which a network of thin, white lines creates…
“Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves V,” created in 2009 by Cy Twombly, is a visceral and profoundly unsettling work that embodies the core tenets of Neo-Expressionism. This canvas,…
In this color photograph titled "Untitled" by Cy Twombly, a single-story, rustic brick house sits quietly within a sprawling rural landscape. The composition centers entirely on the structure,…
A Glimpse into Abstraction: Cy Twombly's *Olympia* Cy Twombly’s *Olympia*, created in 1957, is a captivating work of Neo-Expressionism that transcends traditional representation. This piece isn't about depicting…
In the realm of contemporary art, few pieces have managed to captivate audiences with the same level of intrigue as Cy Twombly's "Untitled I". Created in 2005, this…
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze meesterwerken, met van elk het mooiste voorbeeld.
De 5 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Cy Twombly | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 3 | Dutch Interior, Untitled, Untitled |
 Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen |
München | 2 | Odeion (Rome), Untitled |
 MoMA - Museum of Modern Art |
New York City | 1 | The Four Seasons - Summer - Part II |
 Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino |
Turijn | 1 | Untitled (Rome [Wall]) (1961) |
 Guggenheim Museum Bilbao |
Bilbao | 1 | Nine discourses on Commodus |
This work, titled Untitled, was created by Cy Twombly in 1954. It represents a specific moment in the artist's early development, emerging from a period of significant transition.…
Cy Twombly's 1962 painting, *Dutch Interior*, isn’t merely a depiction of a room; it’s an immersive experience, a layered meditation on the act of creation itself. Emerging from…
Untitled (19) is a work by the American painter Cy Twombly, executed in 1970. This piece belongs to the artist's celebrated "blackboard" series, a period marked by a…
To stand before Cy Twombly's Proteus is to encounter not merely paint on canvas, but a vibrant conversation across decades—a dialogue between raw energy and profound mythology. Created…
Quattro Stagioni, Autunno is a painting by Cy Twombly. Created in 1995, this work exists as a single movement within a larger cycle. It is part of the…
The Rose (IV) by Cy Twombly: A Symphony of Color and Poetic Echoes Subject: The painting "The Rose (IV)" by Cy Twombly is an arresting exploration of the…
The Rose (IV) (2008). Daarna volgen Proteus (1984) en Quattro Stagioni, Autunno (1995).
80 jaar oud: The Rose (IV) dateert uit 2008 en Cy Twombly werd geboren in 1928.
The Rose (IV), Proteus, Quattro Stagioni, Autunno, Dutch Interior, Quattro Stagioni, Estate, The Four Seasons - Summer - Part II, Untitled (19), Fifty Days at Iliam. The Fire that Consumes All before It, Untitled en Cold Stream. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 116 werken van Cy Twombly, gedateerd van 1949 tot 2010.
De meeste bevinden zich in Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen (München) en MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (New York City). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.
In 1960s: 28 van de 100 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Dutch Interior.
De oudste op deze pagina is Ritual (1949), de nieuwste Camino Real (II) (2010).
Flowers (5), Color field (4) en Scribbles (4), van de 100 werken op deze pagina.
Mixed Media: 5 van de 100 werken op deze pagina.
Abstract expressionism en Neo expressionism, zoals de schilderijen op deze pagina laten zien.
Dutch Interior, Untitled en Untitled behoren tot de 3 werken op deze pagina die in het Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York worden bewaard.
