Cy Twombly was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer who was born in Lexington, Virginia in 1928 and passed away in 2011. He is best known for his abstract and gestural paintings, which often feature scribbled lines, drips, and smears of paint on large canvases.
Twombly's work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive qualities, often referencing mythology, history, and literature. He frequently incorporated words, phrases, and poetry into his paintings, and his work has been associated with the Neo-Dada and Abstract Expressionist movements.
In addition to painting, Twombly also created sculptures and photographs throughout his career. His work has been exhibited in major museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. He received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2001.
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Measures 24 x 36 in.