Larry Rivers' "Arab King Hussein at the U.N." is an oil on canvas work that captures a significant political moment through the artist's characteristic gestural and semi-abstract style. Rivers, known for blending figuration with expressionistic brushwork, depicts the Jordanian monarch in the context of international diplomacy, translating a contemporary political subject into painterly form. The work exemplifies Rivers' engagement with modern history and his ability to render recognizable figures while maintaining an emphatic focus on the act of painting itself.