Origins of paint in Jackson Pollock work identified after 77 years

Manganese blue pigment, used in Pollock’s Number 1A, 1948, was since phased out for environmental reasonsScientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollock’s paintings with a little help from chemistry, confirming for the first time that the abstract expressionist used a vibrant, synthetic pigment known as manganese blue.The work titled Number 1A, 1948 showcases Pollock’s classic style: paint has been dripped and splattered across the canvas, creating a vivid, multicolored piece. Pollock even gave it a personal touch, adding his handprints near the top. Continue reading...

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