Night

"Night" is a striking Abstract expressionist oil painting by Willem de Kooning, created in 1955. Measuring 200.7 by 175.3 centimeters, the work exemplifies de Kooning's transition from depicting women to exploring Abstract urban landscapes, influenced by Franz Kline's quick gestural marks. The painting features a fleshy pink form at its center, suggestive of a seated woman, set against a tumultuous background of bold, gestural brushstrokes. As a key figure in the Abstract expressionism movement, de Kooning's work reflects his evolving technique and focus on dynamic, spontaneous composition.