de Kooning - a Retrospective

Reductive Abstractions

The paintings in this group are characterized by layers of varied white paint over islands of primary colors, with tentacular bands that allude to figures.

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Themes

Biomorphic Abstractions

Black-and-White

Figures:

  • Groups of Figures  /  
  • Men  /  
  • Women

Gestural Abstractions

Landscapes:

  • Abstract Parkway Landscapes  /  
  • Abstract Pastoral Landscapes  /  
  • Abstract Urban Landscapes  /  
  • Figures In Landscapes

Reductive Abstractions

Still Lifes

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1984

Untitled XIX

Untitled XIX

1983

Rider (Untitled VII)

Rider (Untitled VII)

1985

Pirate (Untitled II)

Pirate (Untitled II)

1981

The Cat

The Cat's Meow

1987

Untitled V

Untitled V

1982

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