“Quattro stagioni I. Inverno,” by Cy Twombly, created between 1993 and 1994, is a piece within the Abstract Expressionism movement. As part of the series “Quattro Stagioni I” from 1993 to 1995, this abstract artwork is housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork presents a nuanced, abstract depiction resonant with Cy Twombly’s signature style. It features a chaotic yet intentional composition with scattered strokes and splashes of black, white, yellow, and red, alluding to the theme of winter. Handwritten text elements are integrated into the composition, offering an almost poetic layer to the abstract visuals. The top section of the artwork includes the text “LE QUATTRO STAGIONI INVERNO,” initiating an interaction between the written word and the visual form. The loose, rapid brushstrokes create a dynamic movement across the canvas, evoking a sense of the cold, the stark, and the ephemeral nature of the winter season.
