Willem de Kooning's Studio 1961

"Willem de Kooning's Studio" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank taken in 1961. The photograph depicts the studio of the famous Abstract Expressionist painter Willem de Kooning, covered in a jumble of ephemera: photographs, notes, and other miscellaneous items. This candid glimpse into de Kooning's creative process is a hallmark of Frank's documentary style, capturing the intimate reality of everyday life. The image is a testament to the power of photography to reveal the artistic process, offering a unique perspective into the life and work of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.