Hero and Leander To Christopher Marlowe [Rome] — Fine Art

Hero and Leander To Christopher Marlowe [Rome] by Cy Twombly shows written letters and short marks on a pale ground. The lines run across the picture in loose strokes. Some parts sit heavy, others stay thin. The writing lifts off the surface and then fades out. From the hallway you notice the big sweeps first, then the small pencil traces appear under your hand.

The paper is matte. The fine art frame comes in white, wood, dark wood or black. A clear frame edge sets the picture apart on the wall. The white finish keeps the pale ground and the grey marks readable.

Over the dining table the writing reads slow. The marks shift with the room light. You see the thin strokes from one end of the room, then the heavy parts hold still.