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Cy Twombly — Castanea Sativa, from Natural History Part II Some Trees of Italy
Cy Twombly

Castanea Sativa, from Natural History Part II Some Trees of Italy

A lyrical interplay of gestural marks and muted, earthy tones evokes the organic essence of the chestnut tree (*Castanea sativa*), blending Twombly's signature scrawling line work with soft, botanically inspired washes of color. The composition bridges the gap between scientific illustration and abstract expressionism, referencing the tradition of natural history while remaining deeply personal and poetic. Printed on the textured surface of Fabriano Bütten paper, the lithograph and collotype processes lend the work a delicate, almost manuscript-like quality.

Medium
Lithograph and collotype in colors, on Fabriano Bütten paper, the full sheet,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 25, 2016

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Cy Twombly, Castanea Sativa, from Natural History Part II Some Trees of Italy

A lyrical interplay of gestural marks and muted, earthy tones evokes the organic essence of the chestnut tree (*Castanea sativa*), blending Twombly's signature scrawling line work with soft, botanically inspired washes of color. The composition bridges the gap between scientific illustration and abstract expressionism, referencing the tradition of natural history while remaining deeply personal and poetic. Printed on the textured surface of Fabriano Bütten paper, the lithograph and collotype processes lend the work a delicate, almost manuscript-like quality.

Medium
Lithograph and collotype in colors, on Fabriano Bütten paper, the full sheet,
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Related themes

20th Century, Muted Earth Tones, Contemplative Mood, Botanical Subject, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Print Techniques, Nature Inspired, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Lithograph, Italian Series

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David Chen, Rocky Lindt, Art Institute of Chicago, Alex Capecelatro