The artwork, titled “The Rose (I)”, was created by Cy Twombly in 2008. This large-scale composition, part of the “The Rose Series” from the same year, is a quintessential example of Abstract Expressionism and falls within the genre of flower painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 252 by 740 centimeters.
In “The Rose (I)”, Twombly’s expressive style is evident through his use of bold, dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant color contrasts. The painting features three large, abstract representations of roses, predominantly in hues of deep red and gold, which are set against a lighter background. The roses are crafted using a mix of vigorous, spiraling gestures and dripping paint, imbuing the work with both energy and fluidity. This triptych captures the essence of the ephemeral beauty and complexity of roses, a recurring subject in Twombly’s oeuvre, rendered through his distinctive, gestural abstraction.
