Solon I 1952

"Solon I" is a 1952 painting by Cy Twombly, a leading figure in Abstract Expressionism. The work is characterized by its minimal and gestural use of black and brown paint on canvas. The thick, vertical strokes evoke the feel of a forest, with the dark lines resembling trees standing tall against the brown earth. Twombly's use of a limited color palette and spontaneous brushstrokes creates a powerful sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting viewers to contemplate the natural world and the raw emotions that it evokes.