The painting 'Moon Woman' from 1942 is a work from the early period of Jackson Pollock's creativity, characteristic of abstract expressionism with figurative elements. The work depicts a female figure using expressive brushstrokes and intense colors, combining the symbolism of the moon with the human form.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jackson Pollock

  • Date of birth and death

    28 January 1912 – 11 August 1956

  • Natinality

    American

  • Style

    Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Drip Painting

  • Significant works

    Number 17A, No. 5, 1948, Mural on Indian Red Ground, Autumn Rhythm, Convergence, Blue Poles, The Deep

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1942

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Location:

    Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Italy

  • Theme:

    female figure, moon, abstract expressionism, figure

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The artwork reflects mystical and symbolic connections between femininity and the lunar cycle, while also showcasing Pollock's experiments with form and emotional expression.

The key to interpreting the work

The interpretation of the painting should consider the relationship between nature and the human figure, as well as the influence of abstract expressionism on the depiction of the subject.

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