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Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety; he was a major artist of his generation.
- American
- January 28, 1912
- Cody, Wyoming, United States
- August 11, 1956
Paul Jackson Pollock ( / ˈpɒlək /; January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, Pollock was widely noticed for his "drip technique" of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles.
Learn about the life and work of Jackson Pollock, the influential American painter and leader of the abstract expressionist movement. Explore his famous drip paintings, his style, his influences, and his legacy.
Annie Ochmanek, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Painting and Sculpture, 2016. Pollock, Jackson. “My Painting,” Possibilities no. 1 (Winter, 1947–48); quoted in The New American Painting: As Shown in Eight European Countries, 1958–1959 (New York: The Museum of Modern Art, 1959): 64.
Eyes in the Heat.
Learn about the life and art of Jackson Pollock, the American painter who revolutionized modern art with his "poured" paintings. Explore his works of art and related content at the National Gallery of Art website.
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A monumental "drip" painting by Pollock from 1950, acquired by The Met in 1957. Learn about the artist, the technique, the title, and the context of this modern masterpiece.
