The Rose (IV) 2008

"The Rose (IV)" (2008) by Cy Twombly is a large-scale painting featuring three abstract red roses. The roses are rendered in vibrant hues of red, purple and orange, with a distinct dripping effect on the blue-green background. The work is a prime example of Twombly's signature style, which combines gestural abstraction with lyrical symbolism. His paintings often feature seemingly simple objects rendered in an expressive and abstract manner. The artist’s scribbles and drips appear on the surface, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty and fragility of nature, and the transient nature of time and memory.