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Untitled

1950s

Cy Twombly

Associated Names

Cy Twombly

Artist, American, 1928 - 2011

The image depicts an intricate mesh of curving lines on a pale background. The lines form a grid of overlapping loops and swirls. The pattern resembles densely scribbled handwriting or a tangled weave of a bird's nest. The chaotic lines draw the viewer's eye across the page, resembling an unruly mass of hair or a complex web. The effect is dynamic and engaging, inviting multiple interpretations of its familiar yet abstract nature.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on tracing paper
Credit Line

Gift of Stephen Mazoh
Dimensions

overall: 27.6 x 35.1 cm (10 7/8 x 13 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1998.115.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Stephen Mazoh, New York; gift to NGA, 1998

Associated Names

Mazoh, Stephen, Mr.

Wikidata ID

Q64540640

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