Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 116 works by Cy Twombly in our catalogue
In short
If you know one Cy Twombly painting, it's probably The Rose (IV) (2008). Proteus (1984) and Quattro Stagioni, Autunno (1995) round out the three pieces people recognise right away. Our catalogue has 116 works by Cy Twombly. Below are the 100 people know best, each with its year, where to find it and what makes it special.
The Rose (IV) by Cy Twombly: A Symphony of Color and Poetic Echoes Subject: The painting "The Rose (IV)" by Cy Twombly is an arresting exploration of the rose motif, rendered through a vibrant and dynamic abstract expressionist style. It’s not merely a depiction of a flower; it's an invocation of beauty, passion, and the transient nature of existence, deeply rooted in historical and literary references. Style: As a quintessential…
To stand before Cy Twombly's Proteus is to encounter not merely paint on canvas, but a vibrant conversation across decades—a dialogue between raw energy and profound mythology. Created in 1984, this work pulses with the unmistakable spirit of Neo-Expressionism, a movement that yearned for visceral feeling after the cool intellectualism of earlier art forms. Twombly’s signature style here is breathtaking; it seems less applied and more excavated, as if the…
Quattro Stagioni, Autunno is a painting by Cy Twombly. Created in 1995, this work exists as a single movement within a larger cycle. It is part of the Quattro Stagioni series, a collection of four canvases that map the passage of time. This specific piece, Autunno, follows the sequence established by its counterparts: Primavera, Estate, and Inverno.
Cy Twombly's 1962 painting, *Dutch Interior*, isn’t merely a depiction of a room; it’s an immersive experience, a layered meditation on the act of creation itself. Emerging from a spacious studio in central Rome—a space that liberated him from the constraints of smaller formats—Twombly embarked on a work that immediately challenged conventional notions of representation. The painting’s genesis is inextricably linked to this new environment; it feels less like a…
Introduction to Cy Twombly and his Artistic Style Cy Twombly, born Edwin Parker Twombly Jr. in 1928, was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer who spent much of his career living and working in Italy. His art is characterized by its large-scale, freely-scribbled, calligraphic, and graffiti-like qualities, often incorporating poetic elements from various sources. Quattro Stagioni, Estate: A Representation of Summer 'Quattro Stagioni, Estate' (1993-1994) is the second painting in…
Edwin Parker Twombly Jr., universally known as Cy Twombly, stands apart from the titans of 20th-century art—an American painter, sculptor, and photographer whose oeuvre defied easy categorization. Born April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, his artistic journey began with a grounding in classical education and an irrepressible spirit that propelled him across continents. Early studies under Pierre Daura at Washington and Lee University were followed by formative experiences at the…
Untitled (19) is a work by the American painter Cy Twombly, executed in 1970. This piece belongs to the artist's celebrated "blackboard" series, a period marked by a shift toward graphic regularity and formal restraint. The work is rooted in abstract expressionism, utilizing a specific vocabulary of gestural marks that emerged from Twombly's evolving aesthetic.
The canvas of Fifty Days at Iliam. The Fire that Consumes All before It pulses with a heavy, urgent energy. Created by Cy Twombly in 1978, this work exists as the fourth movement in a larger, ten-part cycle known as Fifty Days at Iliam. The narrative tension within the paint draws directly from the ancient echoes of Homer’s Iliad, specifically through the lens of Alexander Pope’s eighteenth-century translation. It is…
This work, titled Untitled, was created by Cy Twombly in 1954. It represents a specific moment in the artist's early development, emerging from a period of significant transition. The piece carries the weight of a singular vision, captured through a deliberate and personal application of medium.
Introduction to Cy Twombly Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. (April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011) was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer known for his large-scale, abstract works that often incorporated text and symbols. Born in Lexington, Virginia, Twombly studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston before serving in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he continued his studies…
![Untitled (Rome [Wall]) (1961) by Cy Twombly](/media/artworks/images-thumb/02/29/022976d5294bf560184bd33a69805420.jpg)
Untitled (Rome [Wall]) (1961)Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino
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Ferragosto V1961
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Fifty Days at Iliam. Shades of Achilles, Patroclus, and Hector1978
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Pan II1980
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Untitled (29)1988
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Quattro Stagioni, Estate1995
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Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves III2009
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Nine discourses on Commodus1963 · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
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School of Athens1961
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Ferragosto III1961
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Untitled (20)1970
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Suma1982
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Untitled Part VI1988
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Odeion (Rome)1960 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Four Seasons, Autumn Part III1994
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FOUR SEASONS, PART I, SPRING1994
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Quattro Stagioni. Primavera1995
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The Rose (V)2008
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Leda and the Swan1962
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Untitled1953
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Untitled Part VIII1988
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Night Watch1966
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Academy1955
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School of Athens1964
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Leda and the Swan1963
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Untitled (23)1972
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Returning from Tonnicoda1973
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Fifty Days at Iliam. Shades of Eternal Night1978
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Lepanto, panel 8
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Lepanto, panel 7
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Anabasis (Xenephon)1983
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Souvenir1992
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Untitled (31)1990
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Nicola's Irises1990
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Untitled (Peonias series)2007
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Untitled, (Blooming, A Scattering of Blossoms ^ Other Things)2007
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Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves V2009
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Untitled (33)2008
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Camino Real (II)2010
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Untitled1953 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Lepanto, panel 4
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Wilder
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Untitled (38)1953
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Untitled1951
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Quarzeat1953
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Landscape1951
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Myo1951
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Solon I1952
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Min-Oe1951
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Ritual1949
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Sunset1957
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Panorama1955
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Untitled1961
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Untitled1960 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Untitled, Rome1960
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Ferragosto IV1961
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Untitled1961
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part I1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part II1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part VI1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part V1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part IV1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part III1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, , Part VII1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part IX1963
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Nine Discourses on Commodus, Part VIII1963
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Untitled (1967)1967
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Synopsis of a Battle1968
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Untitled1970 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Pan1975
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Fifty Days at Iliam. Ilians in Battle1978
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Fifty Days at Iliam. Shield of Achilles1978
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Anabasis1983
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Untitled (25)1985
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Olympia1957
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Untitled Part VII1988
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Untitled Part V1988
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Four Seasons, Part IV Winter1994
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Coronation of Sesostris2000
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Coronation of Sesostris2000
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Lepanto, panel 52001
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Untitled, (Blooming, A Scattering of Blossoms ^ Other Things)2007
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The Rose (III)2008
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The Rose (I)2008
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Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves IV2009
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The Rose (II)2008
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The Ceiling2010
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Camino Real (IV)2010
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Untitled I2005
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Cy Twombly | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 3 | Dutch Interior, Untitled, Untitled |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 2 | Odeion (Rome), Untitled |
 MOMA - Museum of Modern Art |
New York City | 1 | The Four Seasons - Summer - Part II |
 Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino |
Turin | 1 | Untitled (Rome [Wall]) (1961) |
 Guggenheim Museum Bilbao |
Bilbao | 1 | Nine discourses on Commodus |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
This work, titled Untitled, was created by Cy Twombly in 1954. It represents a specific moment in the artist's early development, emerging from a period of significant transition. The piece carries the weight of a singular vision, captured through a deliberate and personal application of medium.
Cy Twombly's 1962 painting, *Dutch Interior*, isn’t merely a depiction of a room; it’s an immersive experience, a layered meditation on the act of creation itself. Emerging from a spacious studio in central Rome—a space that liberated him from the constraints of smaller formats—Twombly embarked on a work that immediately challenged conventional notions of representation. The painting’s genesis is inextricably linked to this new environment; it feels less like a…
Untitled (19) is a work by the American painter Cy Twombly, executed in 1970. This piece belongs to the artist's celebrated "blackboard" series, a period marked by a shift toward graphic regularity and formal restraint. The work is rooted in abstract expressionism, utilizing a specific vocabulary of gestural marks that emerged from Twombly's evolving aesthetic.
To stand before Cy Twombly's Proteus is to encounter not merely paint on canvas, but a vibrant conversation across decades—a dialogue between raw energy and profound mythology. Created in 1984, this work pulses with the unmistakable spirit of Neo-Expressionism, a movement that yearned for visceral feeling after the cool intellectualism of earlier art forms. Twombly’s signature style here is breathtaking; it seems less applied and more excavated, as if the…
Quattro Stagioni, Autunno is a painting by Cy Twombly. Created in 1995, this work exists as a single movement within a larger cycle. It is part of the Quattro Stagioni series, a collection of four canvases that map the passage of time. This specific piece, Autunno, follows the sequence established by its counterparts: Primavera, Estate, and Inverno.
The Rose (IV) by Cy Twombly: A Symphony of Color and Poetic Echoes Subject: The painting "The Rose (IV)" by Cy Twombly is an arresting exploration of the rose motif, rendered through a vibrant and dynamic abstract expressionist style. It’s not merely a depiction of a flower; it's an invocation of beauty, passion, and the transient nature of existence, deeply rooted in historical and literary references. Style: As a quintessential…
Top of the list is The Rose (IV) (2008). Right behind it: Proteus (1984) and Quattro Stagioni, Autunno (1995).
80 years old. Cy Twombly was born in 1928, and The Rose (IV) dates from 2008.
The Rose (IV), Proteus, Quattro Stagioni, Autunno, Dutch Interior, Quattro Stagioni, Estate, The Four Seasons - Summer - Part II, Untitled (19), Fifty Days at Iliam. The Fire that Consumes All before It, Untitled and Cold Stream. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 116 works by Cy Twombly in our catalogue, dated 1949 to 2010.
You'll find most of them in Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Bavarian State Painting Collections (Munich) and MOMA - Museum of Modern Art (New York City). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1960s, more than any other time: 28 of the 100 pieces on this page date from then, Dutch Interior among them.
The earliest piece here is Ritual (1949); the most recent is Camino Real (II) (2010).
Flowers (5), Color field (4) and Scribbles (4), out of the 100 pieces on this page.
Acrylic On Canvas, used in 5 of the 100 pieces on this page.
Abstract expressionism and Neo-expressionism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
You can see 3 of the pieces on this page at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, including Dutch Interior, Untitled and Untitled.
