Fifty Days at Iliam. Shades of Achilles, Patroclus, and Hector 1978

Cy Twombly made this painting called "Fifty Days at Iliam. Shades of Achilles, Patroclus, and Hector" with paint and pencil. It's like looking at three big, expressive clouds floating across the canvas. Each cloud carries its own emotional weight, don't you think? The red one is fiery, passionate. Then there’s the blue one, moody and contemplative. And finally, a ghostly white form, kind of like a memory fading away. He's really got this amazing thing going on with the paint, layering it just so, and scribbling these words and shapes. You can really see his process. Look at those drips, those scribbles! It's like he's channeling the energy of the ancient heroes right through his hand. I'm reminded of Joan Mitchell's work, her big sweeping gestures that fill the canvas with emotion. With Twombly, it feels like you’re witnessing a moment of creation. It's not about perfection; it's about the journey, the struggle, and the beauty of imperfection.