Cy Twombly (1928-2011) was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer known for his distinctive abstract style. Born in Lexington, Virginia, he studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and later at the Art Students League in New York.Twombly's work often features large, gestural brushstrokes, calligraphic marks, and scribbles, as well as a recurring use of text and symbolism. His early works were influenced by Abstract Expressionism, but he eventually developed his own unique style that combined elements of abstract and minimal art.Some of Twombly's most famous works include his "Blackboard" paintings, which feature white scribbles on a black background that resemble chalk on a classroom blackboard. He also created a series of large-scale canvases known as the "Lepanto" paintings, which are inspired by a naval battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League in 1571.Twombly's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he is considered one of the most important American artists of the 20th century.
Measures 24 x 36 inches.