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Blue Poles (Number 11)
Blue Poles: Number 11, 1952' is considered the most important work by Jackson Pollock. In 1973, it was sold at auction for 2 million dollars, which was a record price for a painting at that time. This purchase caused a political and media scandal and is now one of the most valued and popular works in the National Gallery of Australia's collection. The value of the artwork is estimated to have risen to 180 million dollars.
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:
1952
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Execution technique:
enamel on canvas
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Location:
National Gallery of Australia (NGA), Canberra, Australia
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Theme:
abstraction, expressionism, dynamic lines, structures
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work demonstrates a masterful use of the drip technique, where energetic, multilayered droplets of paint create a complex and lively composition, exemplifying emotional expression and an innovative approach to abstract painting.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation of this work should take into account its historical significance and Pollock's innovative approach to form and structure in abstract expressionism.See other works by this artist
