Willem de Kooning, Painter, East Hampton 1983

"Willem de Kooning, Painter, East Hampton" is a black and white photograph taken by Mariana Cook in 1983. The image features the celebrated abstract expressionist painter Willem de Kooning, seated in front of a large canvas. The composition is simple, with de Kooning's relaxed posture and contemplative expression set against the partially obscured background of his abstract painting. The image offers a glimpse into the life and working style of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, capturing de Kooning in a candid moment of artistic reflection. This work provides a fascinating study of the artist as a subject in photographic portraiture.