The painting 'Bird' from 1941 is an early work by Jackson Pollock, depicting a figurative motif of a bird, executed in oil on canvas. The work combines elements of expressionism with a strong emphasis on form and color.

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:

    1941

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Location:

    Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA

  • Theme:

    birds, expressionism, figure

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The piece may symbolize freedom and spirituality through the depiction of a bird, utilizing expressive form and painterly energy characteristic of the artist's early creative period.

The key to interpreting the work

When interpreting the painting, it is worth focusing on the symbolism of the bird and the dynamics of the expressive brushstrokes that express emotional state and artistic freedom.

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