Plate for Untitled (5) and Untitled (6) by Jackson Pollock | saved.works

Plate for Untitled (5) and Untitled (6) by Jackson Pollock

Plate for Untitled (5) and Untitled (6)

Jackson Pollock

c. 1944–45

Engraving on copper-faced zinc plate

Museum of Modern Art

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An abstract engraving features a dense network of dark, energetic lines and scribbles on a copper-toned background. The composition is chaotic and layered, with some areas appearing more densely etched than others.

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Abstract Expressionism dense composition layered lines all-over composition flattened picture plane abstract engraving lines scribbles etching copper orange

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