Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait(1976)
“I almost feel my portraits— portraits I’ve made—are now invading my privacy. When I have them around—to have all these people looking at me—it’s oppressive, and I always find portraits oppressive. But I find them, well, fascinating.”
Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait Synopsis
In filmmaker Betty Jean Thiebaud’s own portrait of the Abstract Expressionist artist, Elaine de Kooning discusses her work as she paints a new portrait of her friend and fellow artist, Aristodimis Kaldis. Over de Kooning’s musings on Rembrandt, conceptual art, and experience vs. ideas in the artistic process, Thiebaud observes her in her studio, working briskly but with care and method, and in constant dialogue with her cohorts.
Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait (1976) is a film directed by Betty Jean Thiebaud, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Elaine de Kooning and Aristodimos Kaldis.
- Director:
- Betty Jean Thiebaud
- Status:
- Released
Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Betty Jean Thiebaud.
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Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait (1976) includes Elaine de Kooning and Aristodimos Kaldis. The film was directed by Betty Jean Thiebaud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait released?
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Elaine de Kooning Paints a Portrait was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 18m.