Cy Twombly, Three Studies from the Temeraire, Oil on Canvas triptych, 1998-1999
Cy Twombly is known for bringing history to life in his expressionistic minimalist paintings and sculptures. His work has been called primitive be many, but under each blot of oil, each haphazardly strewn stroke, lies a wealth of knowledge and reverence to mankind's legacy on planet earth. This piece in particular piece showcases the battleship Temeraire, famous for the Trafalgar in 1805. After the ship was damaged in combat, it was broken into three seperate pieces and towed back to port to be repaired. It remained in service for many years to come, standing testament to the resilient spirit of Britain.
This piece was named "Britain's Greatest Painting" in a poll by the National Gallery.
His works are awe inspiring, yet simple and spastic. The brilliance behind the accident is none other than Cy Twombly.
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