Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an oil painting by Jackson Pollock. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This small painting on a wooden cigar box, created around 1932, is an early work by Jackson Pollock. It measures a modest size and is executed in oil and crayon.
Subject & Meaning
The lid of the box depicts a scene with figures standing near a tree, set against a background of rough, uneven brushstrokes suggesting mountains or hills. The dominant colors are browns, blues, and reds.
Technique & Style
The painting's gestural mark-making and use of an unconventional support, a wooden cigar box, demonstrate Pollock's early experimentation. The visible strokes and smudges convey a sense of rapid execution.
History & Provenance
The work is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, representing a precursor to Pollock's later, more renowned abstract expressionist style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Jackson Pollock (; January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter.


















