Jackson PollockAmerican, 1912–1956Untitled (Western Scene)
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
The Museum of Modern Art
RoomMoMA, Floor 5, 509New York, United States
On public display.
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- 11 days ago
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1141.1969
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- The Museum of Modern Art: the museum's own open data · fetched 11 days ago
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Meanwhile, in the life of Jackson Pollock
The whole lifein childhood and youth
Surveying trips with his father
His father, LeRoy Pollock, was a farmer and later a government land surveyor who moved from job to job. On trips with him, Jackson explored Native American culture.
late 1920s
Teacher Frederick Schwankovsky introduces him to theosophy
While studying at Manual Arts High School, Pollock grew close to one of his teachers, Frederick John Schwankovsky, who introduced him to the basics of theosophy.
1928
Expelled from school
Pollock was expelled from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles and, in 1928, from another high school as well.
1930
Moves to New York after his brother Charles
In 1930 Pollock moved to New York City, following his oldest brother Charles.
1930
Studies under Thomas Hart Benton
Together with his brother Charles, Pollock studied under Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League. Benton's rural subject matter had little influence on him, but Benton's rhythmic use of paint and fierce independence were more lasting.
early 1930s
A summer touring the American West with Benton
In the early 1930s Pollock spent a summer touring the Western United States with a fellow art student, Glen Rounds, and their teacher, Benton.
