Quote by: Willem de Kooning

My interest in desperation lies only in that sometimes I find myself having become desperate. Very seldom do I start out that way. I can see of course that, in the abstract, thinking and all activity is rather desperate.


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Author Bio


  • NameWillem de Kooning
  • DescriptionDutch painter
  • BornApril 24, 1904
  • DiedMarch 19, 1997
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Netherlands
  • ProfessionArtist; Painter; Sculptor
  • WorksWoman III; Woman I; Seated Woman On A Bench
  • AwardsNational Medal Of Arts; ; Logan Medal Of The Arts; Max Beckmann Prize; Talensprijs; Praemium Imperiale