© Cy Twombly Foundation
Roman Notes
by Cy Twombly
Artist
Cy Twombly
(USA, 1928 - 2011)
Alternate Title
- Anteckningar från Rom
Dateca 1970
MediumCrayon and acrylic on paper
DimensionsYttermått: 146,3 × 93,7 × 5 cm
ClassificationPaintings
Credit LineDonation 2008 from Anna-Stina Malmborg-Höglund
Countries
On view
StockholmRoomGallery 01:14
Object NumberMOM/2008/7
About the artworkCy Twombly’s work Roman Notes is characterised
by his script-like scribbles, reminiscent of both
graffiti and calligraphy. The series was created at
a time when he was blurring the boundaries
between painting, drawing and poetry, drawing
inspiration from ancient inscriptions in Rome.
Twombly’s creative process can be described as a
state of flow, where he allows his mind to relax
and his hand to work freely. The lines in Roman
Notes feel rhythmic and primal, moving through
time and space. In its entirety, the work consists
of six parts. It has often been described as a musical
score, inviting the viewer to engage with an
open, timeless design.
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Osignerad på framsidan, Joined sheets numbered respectively '1' and '2' in graphite in top left corner of each sheet. Selected exhibition history Surrealism, samlingen (den 19 oktober 2024 - den 18 januari 2026) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Sju rum och en trädgård. Rashid Johnson och Moderna Museets samling (den 28 september 2023 - den 22 september 2024) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Efterkrigstid till 1970-tal Moderna Museet, Stockholm
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Osignerad på framsidan, Joined sheets numbered respectively '1' and '2' in graphite in top left corner of each sheet. Selected exhibition history Surrealism, samlingen (den 19 oktober 2024 - den 18 januari 2026) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Sju rum och en trädgård. Rashid Johnson och Moderna Museets samling (den 28 september 2023 - den 22 september 2024) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Efterkrigstid till 1970-tal Moderna Museet, Stockholm