About Elaine de Kooning
Museums7
Countries1
Largest reported holdingNational Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. · 27 recorded works
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Where to see Elaine de Kooning
Collection holdings are reported here; current display varies. Check with each museum before visiting.
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27 recorded works
National Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
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2 recorded works
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
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2 recorded works
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
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1 recorded work
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo, United States
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1 recorded work
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, United States
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1 recorded work
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
New York City, United States
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1 recorded work
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Elaine de Kooning?
Elaine de Kooning was a painter and art critic prominent in the Abstract Expressionist scene in postwar New York. She was married to Willem de Kooning in 1943[1] and moved in circles that initially overshadowed her own artistic endeavours. Later in life, de Kooning became a committed teacher at the University of Georgia and the University of New Mexico.What was Elaine de Kooning's art style?
Elaine de Kooning's art style involved bringing the gestural speed and chromatic ambition of the New York school to portraiture. She worked primarily with portraits, even though the Abstract Expressionists surrounding her considered the genre to be retrograde. Her style is associated with Abstract Expressionism[1].What is Elaine de Kooning known for?
Elaine de Kooning is known for her portraits, which she continued to create despite portraiture being considered outdated by many Abstract Expressionists. She brought the gestural style and colour of the New York school to portraits of figures such as Harold Rosenberg, Allen Ginsberg, Robert De Niro Sr., and Pelé. In 1962[1], she received a commission to paint John F. Kennedy.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Elaine de Kooning's works across the following collections.
- [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Elaine de Kooning Used for: biography.
- [2] book Jed Perl, Art in America 1945-1970 Used for: biography.
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