“Quattro Stagioni II. Estate,” crafted by the abstract expressionist painter Cy Twombly between 1993 and 1995, is a significant piece within the “Quattro Stagioni II” series. This abstract artwork is housed at Tate Britain in London, United Kingdom.
The artwork manifests a dynamic interplay of text and gestural marks set on a predominantly light background, characteristic of Twombly’s style. Splashes of vibrant yellow paint drip and streak vertically, creating an energetic and somewhat chaotic visual texture. These yellow marks are juxtaposed against thin, delicately scrawled lines of text and muted colors, invoking a sense of ephemerality and contemplation. The composition encapsulates the essence of summer with a spontaneous, almost frenetic energy while simultaneously evoking a contemplative narrative through its layered, partially legible script.
