Untitled 1984

Elaine de Kooning's 1984 "Untitled" is a black and white ink drawing of a bull. The dynamic lines of the bull, which are created through the layering of washes and splatters of ink, suggest the animal's powerful energy. The bull's form is partially obscured by the surrounding ink, a feature de Kooning often utilized to show movement and energy. The artist is known for her abstract expressionist paintings, and her work is often described as energetic and gestural.