Painter
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock was an American Abstract Expressionist known for pouring, dripping, and flinging fluid paint across canvases laid on the floor.
Jackson Pollock quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | January 28, 1912 · Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
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| Died | August 11, 1956 · Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Movement | Abstract Expressionism |
| Paint media | Enamel paint · Oil paint |
| Painting method | Pouring, dripping, flinging, brushing, and squeezing paint onto canvas |
| Notable works | Number 1A, 1948, One: Number 31, 1950, Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), and Blue Poles |
Sources: MoMA: Number 1A, 1948, MoMA conservation project, and MoMA: Pollock materials and process.