Willem de Kooning 13 1961

"Willem de Kooning 13" is a 1961 photograph by Robert Frank, depicting the abstract expressionist painter Willem de Kooning in a series of frames. The image is presented as contact sheets, which showcase multiple exposures from a single roll of film, providing a glimpse into Frank’s photographic process. These candid moments captured on the film strip offer a unique perspective on the artist and his artistic process. The intimate and raw nature of the image highlights Frank’s documentary style of photography.