Cy Twombly

Cy Twombly (1928–2011) was a United States painter, sculptor and photographer.

Also recorded as Edwin Parker Twombly; Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly, Jr.; Edwin Parker, Jr. Twombly; Edwin Parker Twobly; Edwin Parker Twombly Jnr.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with abstract expressionism and Postmodernism. Work is classified under abstract art. Places of work recorded in the authority include Munich, Formia and Gaeta. Works named in the authority record include The Ceiling. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American painter, sculptor and photographer (1928–2011)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Cy Twombly”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q159566: Cy Twombly

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