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Autumn Rhythm (Number 30) is a 1950 abstract expressionist painting by American artist Jackson Pollock in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The work is a distinguished example of Pollock's 1947-52 poured-painting style, and is often considered one of his most notable works.
A monumental "drip" painting from 1950, acquired by The Met in 1957. Learn about its technique, title, muralism, and exhibition history.
Learn about Pollock's radical new approach to paint handling and his nonrepresentational picture of intricate skeins of line. See how he worked with the canvas flat on the floor, applying the paint with various tools and methods, and how he controlled the flow of paint.
Dec 6, 2023 · Looking closely at Jackson Pollock’s great drip painting, Autumn Rhythm. Jackson Pollock, Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950, enamel on canvas, 266.7 x 525.8 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) © Pollock-Krasner Foundation. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris.
Jun 26, 2023 · Learn about the context, process, and elements of Autumn Rhythm, a 1950 painting by Jackson Pollock, an iconic Abstract Expressionist artist. Discover how he used enamel paint, dripping, and gestural movements to create a visual wilderness of strips, curls, clots, dots, and dashes.
Jackson Pollock's, Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950, enamel on canvas, 266.7 x 525.8 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, © Pollock-Krasner Foundation) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Smarthistory.
Jun 16, 2022 · Learn about the techniques and materials Pollock used to create his iconic painting Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950, a masterpiece of Abstract Expressionism. Discover how he painted on raw canvas, applied household enamel, and used sticks and knives to make his trademark marks.
