Willem De Kooning

Tyyli: Abstract Expressionism;

paikka: Rotterdam

Syntynyt: 1904

kuolema: 1997

Elämäkerta:

Early Life and Career

, a renowned Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist, was born on April 24, 1904, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His parents, Leendert de Kooning and Cornelia Nobel, divorced in 1907, and de Kooning lived with his father before moving to his mother's care. He left school in 1916 and became an apprentice in a commercial art firm.

Artistic Development

De Kooning attended evening classes at the Academie van Beeldende Kunsten en Technische Wetenschappen (Academy of Fine Arts and Applied Sciences) in Rotterdam from 1916 to 1924. In 1927, he moved to New York City, where he worked as a house painter and began to develop his unique artistic style.

Abstract Expressionism

De Kooning's work shifted towards abstract expressionism in the late 1950s, characterized by bold brush strokes and vibrant colors. His painting Woman I (1950-1952) is a seminal work in this movement, blending figuration with spontaneity and emotional intensity.

Notable Works and Collections

* The Glazier (137 x 112 cm, Oil on Canvas): A somber earth-toned painting inspired by the Boscoreale frescoes. * Door to the River (Abstract Expressionism): A wide-brush-stroke painting reminiscent of his house painter background. * Standing Man (Abstract Expressionism): A characteristic example of de Kooning's abstract expressionist style.

Museums and Collections

* Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands: Features an impressive collection of over 151,000 artworks. * Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden, Netherlands: Houses a significant cultural center with over 5,200,000 volumes and 1,000,000 e-books.

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• Discover The Glazier by Willem de Kooning on Wikioo.org