Portrait and a Dream

painting by Pollock

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"Portrait and a Dream" is a painting by Jackson Pollock, a leading figure in the Abstract Expressionism movement. Pollock is renowned for his "action painting" technique, often referred to as "drip painting," where he poured or dripped paint onto a canvas to express movement and emotion.12

This particular work, created around 1953, is part of his later series that revisited earlier styles and imagery. Pollock's art often drew from his interest in Jungian symbolism and the exploration of the unconscious, reflecting his personal psychological experiences. The painting, along with others from this period, showcases his unique approach to composition and form, fusing personal expression with abstract elements.12

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…of major works in 1953; Portrait and a Dream, Easter and the Totem, Ocean Greyness, and The Deep, among other works, recapitulate many aspects of his former styles and images. Though his production waned and his health deteriorated after 1953, he did produce important paintings such as White Light (1954)…
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…of major works in 1953; Portrait and a Dream, Easter and the Totem, Ocean Greyness, and The Deep, among other works, recapitulate many aspects of his former styles and images. Though his production waned and his health deteriorated after 1953, he did produce important paintings such as White Light (1954)…
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