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

Leonard Baskin (1922 - 2000)
Leonard Baskin
1922 - 2000
Abelardo Morell (1948)
Abelardo Morell
1948
Harry Lane (1891 - 1973)
Harry Lane
1891 - 1973
John von Neumann (1903 - 1957)
John von Neumann
1903 - 1957
Mark Innerst (1957)
Mark Innerst
1957
Lennart Anderson (1928 - 2015)
Lennart Anderson
1928 - 2015
Theo Kamecke (1937 - 2017)
Theo Kamecke
1937 - 2017
Brenda Putnam (1890 - 1975)
Brenda Putnam
1890 - 1975
Oscar Florianus Bluemner (1867 - 1938)
Oscar Florianus Bluemner
1867 - 1938
Frederick George Roth (1872 - 1944)
Frederick George Roth
1872 - 1944
Kay Sage (1898 - 1963)
Kay Sage
1898 - 1963
James (Jim) Torlakson (1951)
James (Jim) Torlakson
1951
Salim Al Dabbagh (1941 - 2022)
Salim Al Dabbagh
1941 - 2022
R. H. Quaytman (1961)
R. H. Quaytman
1961
Martin Puryear (1941)
Martin Puryear
1941
T. J. Wilcox (1968)
T. J. Wilcox
1968

Creators Abstract Expressionism

Michael Buthe (1944 - 1994)
Michael Buthe
1944 - 1994
Hans Gött (1883 - 1974)
Hans Gött
1883 - 1974
Anton Räderscheidt (1892 - 1970)
Anton Räderscheidt
1892 - 1970
Heinz Nowag (1907 - 1984)
Heinz Nowag
1907 - 1984
Joan Miró (1893 - 1983)
Joan Miró
1893 - 1983
Karl-Otto Jung (1938)
Karl-Otto Jung
1938
Karl Kröner (1887 - 1972)
Karl Kröner
1887 - 1972
Vasilije Josip Jordan (1934 - 2019)
Vasilije Josip Jordan
1934 - 2019
Mai Volfovich Dantsig (1930 - 2017)
Mai Volfovich Dantsig
1930 - 2017
Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892 - 1977)
Napoleone Martinuzzi
1892 - 1977
Luciano Fabro (1936 - 2007)
Luciano Fabro
1936 - 2007
Clemens Kaletsch (1957)
Clemens Kaletsch
1957
Georg Günther (1886 - 1968)
Georg Günther
1886 - 1968
Sofia Borisovna Velikhova (1904 - 1994)
Sofia Borisovna Velikhova
1904 - 1994
Aldo Mondino (1938 - 2005)
Aldo Mondino
1938 - 2005
Donato D'Urbino (1935)
Donato D'Urbino
1935