Cy Twombly "Untitled" Print.

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  Cy Twombly was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer. He was born on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, and passed away on July 5, 2011, in Rome, Italy. Twombly is known for his distinctive abstract and gestural style, characterized by spontaneous and expressive marks, scribbles, and text. Twombly's early artistic training began at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and continued at the Art Students League of New York. He later studied at the renowned Black Mountain College in North Carolina, where he was influenced by teachers such as Josef Albers and Robert Motherwell. Twombly's work emerged in the 1950s and gained prominence in the 1960s as part of the post-Abstract Expressionism movement. His paintings often featured large-scale canvases with a raw, almost childlike quality. He employed a range of materials, including oil-based house paint, crayon, graphite, and collage elements, to create his distinctive compositions. One of Twombly's most recognizable motifs is his use of scribbles, scrawls, and loops, reminiscent of handwriting or graffiti. His compositions often incorporated fragmented words, phrases, or references to classical mythology and literature, reflecting his deep interest in history and culture. Throughout his career, Twombly's work evolved and encompassed various series, including ""Nine Discourses on Commodus,"" ""The Rose,"" and ""Bacchus."" His art was characterized by a blend of abstraction and poetic symbolism, evoking emotions and ideas rather than representing recognizable subjects. Cy Twombly's work has been widely exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world. His unique approach to painting has influenced subsequent generations of artists, and he is considered one of the most significant figures in contemporary art.
  Measures 7.52 x 8.27
  
  Verso is blank.
  Mounted to archival quality paper. "

  Condition

  Good condition. No rips, tears, creases.
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