American painter, sculptor and photographer (1928–2011)
1928 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
American painter, sculptor and photographer (1928–2011)
Born
April 25, 1928
Died
2011 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
photographer, painter, artist
1928
Born in Lexington (1928-04-25)
1947
EducationStudied at School of the Museum of Fine Arts (1947–1949)
1950
EducationStudied at Art Students League of New York (1950–1951)
1951
EducationStudied at Black Mountain College (1951–1952)
1987
AwardRubenspreis
1996
AwardPraemium Imperiale
About
Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer.
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Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer.
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
Edwin Twombly was born on April 25, 1928.
Edwin Twombly died in 2011, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — April 25, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Actions
2011
Died in Rome