Born in Rotterdam in Netherlands, he is a Dutch-American painter. William De Kooning is one of the masters of Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting Movement. His works are mainly about human bodies. Landscapes and written symbols have developed and enriched his abstract world. De Kooning has perfectly blends the styles of Cubism, Surrealism and Expressionism. His brushstrokes are quick and heavy, and he makes good use of new materials such as black enamel.