Death of a great American artist

Cy Twombly Untitled, 1970 Courtesy of Private Collection

Rome, July 6, 2011

Cy Twombly, an important American artist who came to Italy in 1957, has died in Rome.  Our condolences go to his family and friends. 

We will miss his presence, and are proud that one of his paintings hangs in the Ambassador’s residence, Villa Taverna.