Bull/Matador 1960

Elaine de Kooning's 1960 abstract painting "Bull/Matador" uses bold strokes of yellow, red, green, and black to capture the energy and movement of a bullfight. The artist's dynamic brushwork evokes the raw power of the bull and the agility of the matador in this captivating work of abstract expressionism. While the subject matter of the painting is clear, the artist's style is characterized by the use of non-representational forms to communicate emotions and experiences, and the painting's emphasis on gesture and movement allows the viewer to experience the drama of the bullfight.