Collectors Auction April 30th Edition
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This vibrant mixed media work on paper is executed in the highly influential Abstract Expressionist style of Willem de Kooning. The composition is a visceral display of gestural energy, featuring thick, sweeping brushstrokes and a complex layering of primary and secondary colors. Bold shocks of orange, deep blue, and verdant green are intertwined with aggressive black calligraphic lines, creating a sense of controlled chaos and raw emotionality typical of the Action Painting movement.
The work reflects de Kooning's signature "slippery" style, where forms appear to be in a constant state of flux, nearly coalescing into figures before dissolving back into pure abstraction. The heavy use of layering and the tactile quality of the paint application replicate the intensity found in his mid-century masterpieces. The lower margin bears the signature "de Kooning," and the reverse features an "Art Coco Corp" gallery label along with a handwritten attribution tag reading "Willem de Kooning Atelier," suggesting a historical connection to the artist's studio environment.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 17" H x 15" W (Frame size)
Artist: Attributed to Willem de Kooning
Origin: USA / Netherlands
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Condition: Good contemporary condition; minor wear to the vintage gilt frame.
Willem de Kooning, Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, New York School, mid-century modern art, gestural abstraction, mixed media on paper, de Kooning attribution, 20th century American art, collectible fine art.
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