What is Cy Twombly known for?

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.

Where can I see Cy Twombly's paintings?

You can see Cy Twombly’s paintings in a number of locations. The Museum Brandhorst in Munich, Germany, holds one of the largest collections of the American artist's work. In the U.S., you can find Cy Twombly paintings in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cy Twombly art.

Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?

Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Cy Twombly Signed

Russell Houston

Muted Abstract Art

Abstract Painting Signed

Abstract Expressionist Pastel

Twombly Poster

Elfi Schuselka

Domenick Capobianco

Expressionism Furniture

Cy TwomblyCy Twombly - Allusions Bay of Naples, ex-collection of Donald Baechler Signed/N, 1975

$15,000

H 27 in W 19 in

Cy Twombly - Allusions Bay of Naples, ex-collection of Donald Baechler Signed/N

By Cy Twombly

Located in New York, NY

Cy Twombly Allusions, Bay of Naples (from the collection of Donald Baechler), 1975 Color offset

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, 1959, Signed, Ornate Gold Frame

$995

H 25 in W 29 in D 2.25 in

Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, 1959, Signed, Ornate Gold Frame

By Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Cy Twombly

Located in Chattanooga, TN

signed and dated the piece, “M Gargiulo, 1959.” 29” Wide x 2.25” Deep x 25” High No damage to art

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Surreal Homestead Painting, Signed Oil on Canvas

$695

H 37 in W 37 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Surreal Homestead Painting, Signed Oil on Canvas

By Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Frank Walcutt, Cy Twombly

Located in Chattanooga, TN

scene with a poetic edge. The piece is signed by Walcutt and remains in remarkably intact vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

La Grande Occassione Della Pittura Americana Milano (Hand Signed by Jim Dine)

Jim Dine, Philip Guston, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Cy Twombly, Jackson Pollock & othersLa Grande Occassione Della Pittura Americana Milano (Hand Signed by Jim Dine), 1963

$16,000

H 12.25 in W 16.75 in

La Grande Occassione Della Pittura Americana Milano (Hand Signed by Jim Dine)

Located in New York, NY

Philip Guston, Joan Mitchell, Cy Twombly, Jim Dine, Roberto Matta, Sam Francis, Mark Rothko, Franz

Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Sunny Ray HippleChanging Colors, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2020

$495

H 10.125 in W 8.125 in D 0.1 in

Changing Colors, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Sunny Ray Hipple

Located in Boston, MA

gestural scribbles are reminiscent to the work of Cy Twombly. The work is signed and dated by the artist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sunny Ray HippleIt's Fall, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2020

$495

H 10.125 in W 8.125 in D 0.1 in

It's Fall, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Sunny Ray Hipple

Located in Boston, MA

scribbles are reminiscent to the work of Cy Twombly. The work is signed and dated by the artist and comes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Elfi Schuselka "Fall" Abstract Oil on Canvas

$550Sale Price|62% Off

H 21.75 in W 23.75 in D 4 in

Elfi Schuselka "Fall" Abstract Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

Twombly (American, 1928-2011), signed to verso, unframed. 21.75" H x 23.75" D. Provenance: Property from

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Elfi Schuselka "Do Jump Perches!" Oil on Canvas

$850Sale Price|34% Off

H 21.75 in W 23.75 in D 4 in

Elfi Schuselka "Do Jump Perches!" Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

, in the manner of Cy Twombly (American, 1928-2011), signed to verso, unframed. 21.75" H x 23.75" D

Category

20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Nelda GilliamBlack X Untitled Abstract Painting, 1992

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H 52 in W 44 in D 1.5 in

Black X Untitled Abstract Painting

By Nelda Gilliam

Located in Houston, TX

Twombly. Signed and dated on reverse. Artist Biography: Nelda Gilliam paints, draws and does small

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Nelda GilliamGray Untitled Abstract Painting With Black Mass, 2010

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H 39 in W 47 in D 1.5 in

Gray Untitled Abstract Painting With Black Mass

By Nelda Gilliam

Located in Houston, TX

style of Cy Twombly. Signed and dated by artist. Artist Biography: Nelda Gilliam paints, draws and does

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Nelda GilliamGray and White Untitled Abstract Painting, 21st Century

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H 39 in W 47 in D 1.5 in

Gray and White Untitled Abstract Painting

By Nelda Gilliam

Located in Houston, TX

in the style of Cy Twombly. Signed by artist. Artist Biography: Nelda Gilliam paints, draws and does

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Bob RussellUntitled Modern Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Muted Tone Pastel Drawing, 1996

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H 57 in W 56.25 in D 1.5 in

Untitled Modern Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Muted Tone Pastel Drawing

Located in Houston, TX

, energetic work of Cy Twombly. Signed and dated in the front lower right corner. Currently hung in a black

Category

1990s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Signed New York School Style Red Black Yellow Abstract Expressionist Painting

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H 37.5 in W 43.38 in D 1.5 in

Signed New York School Style Red Black Yellow Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Cy Twombly

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Original abstract painting, signed “Goldberg.” This piece parallels Abstract Expressionist work

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Signed Abstract Expressionism Oil on Canvas

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H 50 in W 30 in D 0.5 in

Signed Abstract Expressionism Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

Abstract expressionism oil on canvas in blue and white tones in the manner of Cy Twombly (American

Category

20th Century American Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Elfi Schuselka "Abaton" Abstract Oil on Canvas

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H 21.75 in W 23.75 in D 4 in

Elfi Schuselka "Abaton" Abstract Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

manner of Cy Twombly (American, 1928-2011), signed to verso, circa 1991, unframed. 21.75" H x 23.75" D

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Cy TwomblyCy Twombly at Leo Castelli (Hand Signed), 1964

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H 27 in W 19.5 in

Cy Twombly at Leo Castelli (Hand Signed)

By Cy Twombly

Located in New York, NY

Cy Twombly Cy Twombly at Leo Castelli (Hand Signed), 1964 Offset lithograph exhibition announcement

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Cy TwomblyCY Twombly Nine Discourses on Commodus 1964 (signed Twombly exhibit poster), 1964

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H 27.5 in W 19.25 in

CY Twombly Nine Discourses on Commodus 1964 (signed Twombly exhibit poster)

By Cy Twombly

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Cy Twombly 'Nine Discourses on Commodus' Cy Twombly at Leo Castelli gallery 1964: Rae original

Category

1960s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Cy TwomblyThe Sculpture, The Menil Collection, Houston TX Exhibition Poster (Hand Signed), 2001

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H 30 in W 30.5 in D 0.5 in

The Sculpture, The Menil Collection, Houston TX Exhibition Poster (Hand Signed)

By Cy Twombly

Located in New York, NY

Cy Twombly The Sculpture, The Menil Collection, Houston, TX (Hand Signed), 2001 Offset Lithograph

Category

Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Elfi Schuselka "Abaton" Abstract Oil on Canvas

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H 21.75 in W 4 in D 23.75 in

Elfi Schuselka "Abaton" Abstract Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

Cy Twombly (American, 1928-2011), signed to verso, unframed. 21.75" H x 23.75" D. Provenance

Category

Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Questions About Cy Twombly Signed

What is Cy Twombly known for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Where can I see Cy Twombly's paintings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
You can see Cy Twombly’s paintings in a number of locations. The Museum Brandhorst in Munich, Germany, holds one of the largest collections of the American artist's work. In the U.S., you can find Cy Twombly paintings in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cy Twombly art.
Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.