Door to the River (1960) by Willem de Kooning

Door to the River - Willem de Kooning - 1960

Artwork Information

TitleDoor to the River
ArtistWillem de Kooning
Date1960
Art MovementAbstract Expressionism
Current LocationWhitney Museum of American Art, New York City, NY, US

About Door to the River

The image you’ve provided appears to be a placeholder and does not actually depict the artwork “Door to the River” by Willem de Kooning. However, based on the information you’ve given, “Door to the River” is a work of abstract art created by Willem de Kooning in 1960, associated with the Abstract Expressionism movement. The piece is part of the collection at the Whitney Museum of American Art, located in New York City, NY, US.

To describe the artwork itself, without having it in the image provided, one can say that typical of de Kooning’s style, the painting would likely exhibit dynamic brushstrokes and a rich application of color. His works often feature a sense of movement and energy, with abstract forms that sometimes suggest figurative elements. “Door to the River” is characterized by its abstract expressionistic style, which emphasizes spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation. The title might imply a metaphorical opening or transition, akin to a river’s continuous flow, encapsulated within the strokes and colors on the canvas.

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