This engraving was one of several printed from the same copper printing plate, representing various states or stages in Pollock's development of the image. Although the lines remain the same, he applied the ink to the plate differently before printing each one. The semi-abstract composition shows figures dancing around and over a fire.
Gallery label from Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey, 1934-1954, November 22, 2015–May 1, 2016.
We have identified these works in the following photos from our exhibition history.
American Prints: 1900–1960; Recent Acquisitions: Illustrated Books
Dec 18, 1985–May 20, 1986
1 other work identified
Focus: Pollock and Printmaking
Oct 29, 1998–Feb 2, 1999
3 other works identified
Artists & Prints: Part 3
Jul 20–Sep 26, 2005
8 other works identified
Artists & Prints: Part 3
Jul 20–Sep 26, 2005
4 other works identified
The Compulsive Line: Etching 1900 to Now
Jan 25–Apr 17, 2006
2 other works identified
The Compulsive Line: Etching 1900 to Now
Jan 25–Apr 17, 2006
7 other works identified
Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey,
Nov 22, 2015–May 1, 2016
9 other works identified
Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey,
Nov 22, 2015–May 1, 2016
3 other works identified
Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey,
Nov 22, 2015–May 1, 2016
8 other works identified
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