Quote by Jerry Saltz

Willem de Kooning is generally credited for coming out of the painterly gates strong in the forties, revolutionizing art and abstraction and reaching incredible heights by the early fifties, and then tailing off.

Willem de Kooning is generally credited for coming out of th

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This quote suggests that Willem de Kooning, a highly influential artist, had a significant impact on the art world during the 1940s and early 1950s. He is said to have revolutionized art and abstraction during this period. However, after reaching a peak in his career, his influence seemed to decline or diminish. The quote highlights de Kooning's trajectory, acknowledging his strong start and groundbreaking contributions, but also suggesting a slowdown or decline in his later work.

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By Jerry Saltz

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