Untitled 1985

"Untitled," created in 1985 by American artist Cy Twombly (1928-2011), is a work of abstract expressionism. The painting, executed on canvas, is characterized by its dramatic use of color and gestural brushstrokes. The composition features a stark contrast between dark, verdant hues on one side and a lighter, more ethereal white on the other. This evocative contrast, perhaps symbolic of night and day or a more personal internal struggle, is emphasized by the unique shape of the canvas, which resembles a stylized leaf or flower. Twombly's work is known for its evocative use of color and gestural mark-making, often imbued with a sense of melancholy and poetic depth.