Italian Summer #28

'Italian Summer #28' by Elaine de Kooning (1970) exemplifies Abstract expressionism with its dynamic, gestural brushwork and vibrant color palette. As a prominent figure in the New York School, de Kooning’s work reflects the movement's emphasis on spontaneous, emotional creation rather than representational accuracy. This piece captures an energetic, improvisational feel reminiscent of Abstract art, blending abstraction with subtle references to a summer landscape, evoking warmth and vitality typical of her approach within the broader context of American post-World War II art.