{"product_id":"fifty-days-at-iliam-ilians-in-battle-by-cy-twombly-poster","title":"Fifty Days at Iliam: Ilians in Battle by Cy Twombly Poster","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFifty Days at Iliam: Ilians in Battle by Cy Twombly – Abstract Art Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cem\u003eFifty Days at Iliam: Ilians in Battle\u003c\/em\u003e by Cy Twombly, an expressive work of modern abstract art created in 1978. This striking composition combines energetic red brushstrokes, delicate graphite-like lines, handwritten words, and layered marks in shades of blue, brown, black, and muted pink against a warm, pale background. The overlapping gestures create a sense of movement and tension, transforming the canvas into an expressive interpretation of conflict, history, and human emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCy Twombly was an influential American artist known for blending abstract expressionism, gestural drawing, calligraphic marks, and references to classical mythology and literature. His distinctive artistic language combines spontaneous-looking scribbles with carefully developed compositions, allowing words, symbols, and expressive lines to become part of the artwork itself. In \u003cem\u003eIlians in Battle\u003c\/em\u003e, recognizable names and fragments of writing interact with energetic brushstrokes, creating a dynamic visual narrative without depicting the battle in a conventional way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting forms part of Twombly's celebrated \u003cem\u003eFifty Days at Iliam\u003c\/em\u003e series, a ten-part cycle inspired by Homer's \u003cem\u003eIliad\u003c\/em\u003e, in Alexander Pope's translation. Completed in 1978, the series explores episodes from the Trojan War through the artist's distinctive combination of writing, abstraction, and expressive color. The imagery in \u003cem\u003eIlians in Battle\u003c\/em\u003e evokes the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, while its layered marks invite viewers to explore the relationship between ancient storytelling and contemporary abstract art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fifty Days at Iliam: Ilians in Battle by Cy Twombly poster offers a distinctive way to introduce modern abstract art into your home. Its combination of warm neutral tones, expressive red marks, and subtle blue details complements contemporary, minimalist, eclectic, and art-inspired interiors. Display it in a living room, bedroom, home office, library, or creative studio. It also makes an engaging focal point in a gallery wall featuring modern art, mythology-inspired artwork, or expressive abstract prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of abstract expressionism, Greek mythology, classical literature, and contemporary painting, this Cy Twombly art poster celebrates the expressive power of visual storytelling. Explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cytwomblyprints.com\/collections\/posters\"\u003eCy Twombly posters\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more distinctive artwork for your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaster's Edition Archival Paper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Master's Edition archival paper features a natural off-white tone and an uncoated matte finish, providing an elegant surface for displaying fine art prints. 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This Cy Twombly poster is an appealing choice for collectors and enthusiasts of modern abstract art, Greek mythology wall art, Iliad-inspired artwork, and expressive contemporary drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about paper textures and finishes in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.gelato.com\/en\/articles\/8996279-what-paper-types-do-you-support\"\u003eguide to available paper types\u003c\/a\u003e, and discover more artwork in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cytwomblyprints.com\/collections\/posters\"\u003ecollection of Cy Twombly posters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cy Twombly","offers":[{"title":"A3 (29.7 x 42  cm)","offer_id":67880795472087,"sku":"f50070f6-18e7-4b01-b98f-9e8aa4d26477","price":226.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":67880795504855,"sku":"4d8da0c3-a3fd-4c2e-a362-d1ba0b8b2eee","price":213.74,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x60 cm \/ 16x24″","offer_id":67880795537623,"sku":"f69d7003-3d9e-43e1-b2bd-db9bae5d24c7","price":255.46,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":67880795570391,"sku":"690c1ab2-44be-475d-b625-cc4168886469","price":276.54,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":67880795603159,"sku":"8a966829-6aab-4bea-8811-be5fab07bbf8","price":311.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75x100 cm \/ 30x40″","offer_id":67880795635927,"sku":"5f13af94-a41b-4c53-b939-fff9e5b27e04","price":311.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (84.1 x 118.9  cm)","offer_id":67880795668695,"sku":"a8868451-143b-48a4-ab8e-01f3979ce5af","price":311.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100x150 cm \/ 40x60″","offer_id":67880795701463,"sku":"92afd807-1974-45d6-a72d-271f6c142e3a","price":348.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/3234\/5559\/files\/33067c1b-63fe-4fe5-ada1-defd25b4c380.jpg?v=1792940422","url":"https:\/\/cytwomblyprints.com\/products\/fifty-days-at-iliam-ilians-in-battle-by-cy-twombly-poster","provider":"Cy Twombly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}