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Born in 1928, Cy Twombly was an American painter, sculptor and photographer, and was a key figure in 20th century art. He used combinations of painting and drawing techniques in his work, etched scribbles, repetitive lines, and words and graffiti. Shop a selection of Cy Twombley art from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Nine discourses on Commodus - Vintage Poster after Cy Twombly - 1964
By Cy Twombly
Located in Roma, IT
Poster study for Nine Discourses on Commodus by Cy Twombly at Leo Castelli.
This is a lithographic poster that Cy Twombly realized for the exhibition “Nine discourses on Commodus” ...
Category
1960s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Cy Twombly (1928–2011)- Colour offset lithograph on paper - 1973
By Cy Twombly
Located in Varese, IT
Colour offset lithograph on paper, edited 1973.
Limited edition, numbered as 70/150 in the lower right corner.
Hand-signed in pencil by artist in the lower right corner.
Paper size:...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper
Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics - by Cy Twombly - 1984
By Cy Twombly
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled, Sarayevo Winter Olympic Games 1984, is an etching with aquatint and lithograph in colors realized by Cy Twombly on the occasion of the Winter Olympics Games 1984 in Sarajev...
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Lithograph
Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics - Etching and Lithograph by Cy Twombly - 1984
By Cy Twombly
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled, Sarayevo Winter Olympic Games 1984, is an etching with aquatint and lithograph in colors realized by Cy Twombly on the occasion of the Winter Olympics Games 1984 in Sarajev...
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Lithograph
CY Twombly Rome 1958 (announcement)
By Cy Twombly
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Cy Twombly Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome 1958:
RARE 1950’s announcement card illustrated by Twombly, on the occasion of, what is believed to be Twombly’s first ever European Exhibitio...
Category
1950s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics - by Cy Twombly - 1984
By Cy Twombly
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled, Sarayevo Winter Olympic Games 1984, is an etching with aquatint and lithograph in colors realized by Cy Twombly on the occasion of the Winter Olympics Games 1984 in Sarajev...
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Lithograph
