Joan Mitchell's art in the 1990s, though a short period before her passing in 1992, continued to reflect the depth, intensity, and evolution of her work over her more than four-decade-long career. Mitchell's art remained deeply influenced by her surroundings, her emotions, and her interactions with other artists, maintaining a dynamic exchange between her internal experiences and the external world. Mitchell's work in the early 1990s, until her death, can be seen as a culmination of her lifelong dedication to abstract expressionism, a movement she significantly contributed to both in the United States and in France, where she spent the latter half of her life. Throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, Mitchell's paintings continued to be characterized by their emotive force, vibrant color palette, and gestural brushwork. Her works from this period include large-scale canvases that often incorporated elements from her natural surroundings in Vétheuil, France, where she lived and worked​ (Wikipedia)​​ (Joan Mitchell Foundation)​​ (The Museum of Modern Art)​. Mitchell's health began to decline in the mid-1980s, with a diagnosis of jaw cancer in 1984​ (Joan Mitchell Foundation)​. Despite her health challenges, Mitchell remained committed to her art, continuing to explore and express her experiences and perceptions through her paintings. Her work during this time continued to receive acclaim, with exhibitions that showcased her evolving style and thematic interests​ (Joan Mitchell Foundation)​. In 1992, the year of her death, the Whitney Museum of American Art held the first museum exhibition of her drawings, which included 15 large works on paper completed the previous year, highlighting her skill not only in painting but also in drawing and printmaking​ (The Museum of Modern Art)​. Mitchell's legacy is preserved by the Joan Mitchell Foundation, which she provided for in her will. The foundation supports visual artists through grants, fellowships, and maintaining an archive of Mitchell's work and materials related to her life and career, ensuring that her contributions to abstract expressionism and the art world at large continue to be recognized and celebrated​ (Joan Mitchell Foundation)​.