
Untitled (After De Kooning, Woman 1, 1950-1952)
2012
This charcoal drawing presents a gestural, abstracted female figure rendered through vigorous, expressive mark making. The composition employs bold, sweeping strokes and dramatic contrasts between light and dark to construct the figure's form, emphasizing the physicality of the drawing process itself. The work engages with the legacy of Abstract Expressionism, reinterpreting mid twentieth century modernist approaches to the human figure through contemporary techniques. The layered, dynamic quality of the charcoal creates a sense of movement and psychological intensity that transcends representational clarity.
- Medium
- charcoal on paper mounted on aluminum in artist's frame
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000
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