In "Elaine de Kooning: Portraits," the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery will display a major retrospective of the artist's work in portraiture. Elaine de Kooning (1918-1989) created abstract and figurative paintings and drawings in New York City during the height of the Abstract Expressionist movement following World War II. The exhibition will include 66 of her works; it will be open March 13 through Jan. 10, 2016.

A vast majority of de Kooning's works reside within her estate and among family members and have rarely been seen by the public.