Willem de Kooning (1904 - 1997)

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Willem de Kooning

Willem de Kooning was a Dutch-American abstract expressionist painter. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he moved to the United States in 1926, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1962. He was a leading figure in the Abstract Expressionism movement, known for his dramatic and often energetic style. He gained prominence between 1948 and 1953, creating some of his most iconic works, including the Woman series​.

De Kooning's paintings combined abstraction with elements of Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. His style evolved over time, with works that ranged from figurative to more abstract pieces. Among his most notable works are "Woman I" (1950-52) and "Excavation" (1950), which reflect his unique approach to painting, characterized by vigorous brushstrokes, bold colors, and complex textures​​.

Despite his success, de Kooning faced challenges, including personal struggles with alcoholism and deteriorating health due to Alzheimer's disease in his later years. His artwork has had a lasting impact on modern art, and his pieces can be found in major museums and galleries worldwide, such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Date and place of birt:24 april 1904, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:19 march 1997, Long Island, USA
Nationality:USA, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:New York School
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Abstract art, Abstract Expressionism, Post War Art

Creators USA

Andrew Masullo (1957)
Andrew Masullo
1957
Mary Heilmann (1940)
Mary Heilmann
1940
Robert Adams (1937)
Robert Adams
1937
Dorothy Stratton King (1909 - 2007)
Dorothy Stratton King
1909 - 2007
Scott Kahn (1946)
Scott Kahn
1946
Mel Lindquist (1911 - 2000)
Mel Lindquist
1911 - 2000
Mary Cassatt (1844 - 1926)
Mary Cassatt
1844 - 1926
James Edward Buttersworth (1817 - 1894)
James Edward Buttersworth
1817 - 1894
Max Cole (1937)
Max Cole
1937
John Quincy Adams Ward (1830 - 1910)
John Quincy Adams Ward
1830 - 1910
Kerstin Brätsch (1979)
Kerstin Brätsch
1979
Alexander Helwig Wyant (1836 - 1892)
Alexander Helwig Wyant
1836 - 1892
Luis Frangella (1944 - 1990)
Luis Frangella
1944 - 1990
Rob Pruitt (1964)
Rob Pruitt
1964
Juan Uslé (1954)
Juan Uslé
1954
George Brecht (1926 - 2008)
George Brecht
1926 - 2008

Creators Abstract Expressionism

Sigvard Bernadotte (1907 - 2002)
Sigvard Bernadotte
1907 - 2002
Gerhard Wittner (1926 - 1998)
Gerhard Wittner
1926 - 1998
James Rosati (1911 - 1988)
James Rosati
1911 - 1988
Arun Bose (1934 - 2007)
Arun Bose
1934 - 2007
Friedrich Ludwig (1895 - 1970)
Friedrich Ludwig
1895 - 1970
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani (1901 - 1975)
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani
1901 - 1975
Heinz Bochmann (1921 - 2011)
Heinz Bochmann
1921 - 2011
Peter Paul Morandell (1901 - 1976)
Peter Paul Morandell
1901 - 1976
Pedro Friedeberg (1936)
Pedro Friedeberg
1936
George Johnson (1926 - 2021)
George Johnson
1926 - 2021
Galina Petrovna Levitskaia (1922 - 2004)
Galina Petrovna Levitskaia
1922 - 2004
Contardo Barbieri (1900 - 1966)
Contardo Barbieri
1900 - 1966
Judith Shea (1948)
Judith Shea
1948
Curt Mühlenhaupt (1921 - 2006)
Curt Mühlenhaupt
1921 - 2006
Curt Bruckner-Echtermeyer (1896 - 1971)
Curt Bruckner-Echtermeyer
1896 - 1971
Peter Foeller (1945)
Peter Foeller
1945