Number 23Jackson Pollock · 1948
Oil- WallArt
- Abstract Expressionism
1948- Modern
575.0 x 784.0 cm
The Essence of Number 23
Completed in 1948, Number 23 is a significant work within the Abstract Expressionist movement. This piece serves as a visceral embodiment of the artist’s process, acting as a profound meditation on the interplay between spontaneity and control amidst chaos. Rather than focusing on representational accuracy, the work prioritizes emotional expression through a radical departure from academic painting traditions.
The composition is characterized by a mesmerizing network of interwoven lines, splatters, and drips. Utilizing his signature "drip" technique, the artist applied paint directly from cans onto a canvas laid horizontally on the floor, allowing gravity to act as a collaborator in the creation of the work. This method eschews traditional brushstrokes in favor of improvisation and chance.
Visual Composition and Texture
The artwork features a restrained color palette, primarily composed of black and white with subtle grey tones. This limited range serves to amplify the textural richness of the surface. The piece exhibits highly varied textures, ranging from thin, delicate drips to thick, impasto-like accumulations of paint that create dramatic contrasts between smooth and densely textured areas.
The visual elements include:
Jackson Pollock (1912 – 1956)
Amerikaans abstract expressionist bekend om ritmische driptechnieken en all-over composities, waarbij hij stokken en messen gebruikt voor verf.
Over dit kunstwerk
- Titel: Number 23
- Kunstenaar: Jackson Pollock
- Jaar: 1948
- Oorspronkelijke afmetingen: 575.0 x 784.0 cm
- Formaat: Landscape
- Auteursrechtelijke status: Publiek domein
- Creatieve periode: Drip Period
- Context corpus: iconic drip painting style, improvisation mastery
- Kleurenpalet: Neutrals
- Trefwoorden: abstract expressionism, drip painting, impasto texture
Snelle feiten
- Subject or theme: Non-representational
- Artist: Paul Jackson Pollock
- Year: 1948
- Influences: Regionalism
- Dimensions: 575 x 784 cm
- Notable elements or techniques: Gestural abstraction; Drip method
Vragen en antwoorden
Hoe brengt "Number 23" licht en donker in evenwicht?
"Number 23" heeft een algehele helderheid van brilliant en een luminantie van Bright Balance.
Wat is de algemene sfeer van "Number 23" door Jackson Pollock?
"Number 23" heeft een Calm atmosfeer.
Wie is de kunstenaar achter "Number 23"?
"Number 23" is gemaakt door Jackson Pollock. De informatie op deze pagina beschrijft het originele werk van Jackson Pollock.