It seems there has been a mistake, because the image provided is just an empty picture frame with a solid background and no artwork within it. Nonetheless, I can provide a description based on the provided details, even though I cannot see the specific piece “Sphinx” by Willem de Kooning myself.
The piece “Sphinx” created by artist Willem de Kooning in 1964 is an example of Abstract Expressionism, made with charcoal, oil, and paper, and falls within the genre of figurative art. De Kooning is known for his expressive, gestural brushstrokes and his works often occupy a space that blurs the line between abstract and figurative imagery. Although tangible elements like a figure or landscape might be suggested in his work, they are often fragmented and abstracted.
In an artwork typical of de Kooning’s style, one might expect to see a dynamic composition filled with vigorous, sweeping strokes, raw energy, and perhaps the interplay of light and shadow. The use of oil might bring a richness of texture and depth of color, while charcoal could contribute to the immediacy and intensity of the lines and forms. The paper would serve as the substrate, absorbing the materials and possibly showing through in places, adding to the layered effect. Without the actual image, this description is speculative, based on de Kooning’s overall oeuvre.
