NettetIn 1953, Cy Twombly created “Tiznit”, an artwork that combines house paint, pencil, and crayon. As an artist, Twombly was fascinated with ancient Greco-Roman culture, French Neoclassicism, and contemporary graffiti, as evident in this piece. Nettet15. des. 2024 · Cy Twombly (1928-2011), Leda and the Swan, painted in 1962. 75¼ x 78¾ in (191 x 200 cm). Sold for $52,887,500 on 17 May 2024 at Christie’s in New York. …
Cy Twombly - Wikipedia
NettetEdwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. (; April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011) was an American painter, sculptor and photographer. He belonged to the generation of Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns. Twombly is said to have influenced younger artists such as Anselm Kiefer, Francesco Clemente, Julian Schnabel and Jean-Michel Basquiat. NettetCy Twombly. Leda and the Swan. Rome 1962. Oil, pencil, and crayon on canvas. 6' 3" x 6' 6 3/4" (190.5 x 200 cm). Acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest and The Sidney … bunnings townsville jobs
Cy Twombly (1928-2011) - Christie
NettetTwombly showed an interest in painting from an early age. After receiving a scholarship in 1950, he moved to New York to pursue his studies and painting career. There, he became acquainted with Rauschenberg and Johns, and through the early 1950s he began to develop his artistic style. Nettet17. mai 2024 · Leda and the Swan, which was painted in 1962, has resided within a private collection for more than 25 years and has not been seen publicly in that time. It is now offered as a highlight of the Post … NettetLeben. Cy Twombly wurde als Sohn von Edwin Parker Twombly aus Bar Harbor, Maine und dessen Frau Mary Wilma Richardson aus Groveland, Massachusetts am 25. April 1928 in Lexington geboren. Der Vater war als Schwimm- und Golflehrer an der Washington and Lee University in Lexington tätig; er wurde während seiner Zeit als … bunnings townsville catalogue