Elaine de Kooning
1918–1989

Introduction

Elaine Marie Catherine de Kooning ( də KOO-ning, Dutch: [də ˈkoːnɪŋ]; née Fried; March 12, 1918 – February 1, 1989) was an Abstract Expressionist and Figurative Expressionist painter in the post-World War II era. She wrote extensively on the art of the period and was an editorial associate for Art News magazine.

Wikidata identifier

Q449536

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Introduction

Born in Brooklyn, Pennsylvania.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, author, owner, painter, portraitist, sculptor, teacher, writer

ULAN identifier

500001599

Names

Elaine De Kooning, Elaine Fried De Kooning, Elaine DeKooning, Elaine de Kooning, Elaine Fried, Elaine Maria Catherine Fried, Elaine Marie Fried, Elaine Maria Catherine De Kooning, Elaine Marie Catherine de Kooning, elaine de kooning

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