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Cy Twombly — Natural History Part I Mushrooms: No. X
Cy Twombly

Natural History Part I Mushrooms: No. X

A vibrant and gestural lithograph by Cy Twombly, this work combines spontaneous mark-making with rich, layered color to evoke the organic forms of mushrooms in an almost botanical yet deeply expressive manner. The integration of collage elements and delicate hand-coloring adds a tactile, intimate quality to the composition, bridging the gap between fine art printmaking and natural history illustration. Twombly's characteristic scrawled lines and fluid forms pulse with a raw energy that transforms a seemingly scientific subject into a lyrical meditation on nature.

Medium
Lithograph with collotype in colors with collage and touches of hand-coloring, on Rives Couronne paper, the full sheets.

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April 24, 2018

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Cy Twombly, Natural History Part I Mushrooms: No. X

A vibrant and gestural lithograph by Cy Twombly, this work combines spontaneous mark-making with rich, layered color to evoke the organic forms of mushrooms in an almost botanical yet deeply expressive manner. The integration of collage elements and delicate hand-coloring adds a tactile, intimate quality to the composition, bridging the gap between fine art printmaking and natural history illustration. Twombly's characteristic scrawled lines and fluid forms pulse with a raw energy that transforms a seemingly scientific subject into a lyrical meditation on nature.

Medium
Lithograph with collotype in colors with collage and touches of hand-coloring, on Rives Couronne paper, the full sheets.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Muted Earth Tones, Contemplative Mood, Botanical Subject, Nature Series, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Celebrated Artist, Collage, Earthy Tones, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Style, Established Artist, Organic Forms, Earth Tones, Lithograph

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