This exhibition catalogue explores the multifaceted artistic career of Willem de Kooning, focusing on his drawings, paintings, and sculptures. The book serves as a companion to a major traveling exhibition, offering insights into the artist's creative process and evolution across different mediums. It presents a comprehensive overview of his significant works, contextualized by the period of their creation and de Kooning's artistic development.

This catalogue is a significant resource for understanding Willem de Kooning's diverse artistic output, stemming from a major retrospective exhibition. The inclusion of drawings, paintings, and sculptures provides a holistic view of his creative journey. The exhibition's itinerant nature suggests a broad reach and potential for widespread scholarly and public engagement with de Kooning's work. The focus on different mediums offers a comprehensive perspective on his artistic contributions.