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Mask
The painting 'Mask' from 1941 is an early work of Jackson Pollock in the style of expressionism. Figurative painting depicting a mask, executed with oil technique on canvas. The work is an example of the artist's experiments with form and expressive expression.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Jackson Pollock
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Date of birth and death
28 January 1912 – 11 August 1956
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Natinality
American
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Style
Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Drip Painting
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Significant works
Number 17A, No. 5, 1948, Mural on Indian Red Ground, Autumn Rhythm, Convergence, Blue Poles, The Deep
Information about the work
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Year:
1941
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA
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Theme:
masks, expressionism, figure
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work shows the symbolism of the mask as an element of identity and mystery, emphasizing the expressive intensity and psychological tension characteristic of Pollock's early period.
The key to interpreting the work
The interpretation of the painting should take into account references to themes of identity, the mask as a metaphor for hiding and revealing oneself, and the expression of inner emotions through painterly means of expression.See other works by this artist
