Jackson Pollock
Artist
Tony Vaccaro
(American, b. 1922)
Artist/Donor
Tony Vaccaro Photography
CultureAmerican
DateAugust 1953
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 8 1/8 × 12 1/8 in. (20.6 × 30.8 cm)
Overall, Support: 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.6 × 35.6 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Overall, Support: 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.6 × 35.6 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
InscribedInscribed in pencil verso: "Jackson Pollock 8/53 With Arm Out by Tony Vaccaro" and "I printed this pix 11/1982 at the Trory Towers Darkroom 245 West 24th Street NYC." Stamped verso "(c) Tony Vaccaro" and "Michael A. Vaccaro."
Credit LineGift of the artist
Object number2008.9.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a gelatin silver portrait photograph of Jackson Pollock kneeling, with cigarette in hand, looking forward (toward the left). Two of his abstract paintings are visible in the background.Label TextTony Vaccaro American (b. 1922) Jackson Pollock, August 1953 Gelatin-silver print, printed November 1982 Gift of the artist, Tony Vaccaro 2008.9.3 ProvenanceTony Vaccaro; The Chrysler Museum of Art, Gift of Tony Vaccaro, 2008. Exhibition History"Portraying a Nation: American Portrait Photography, 1850-2010," Alice R. and Sol B. Frank Photo Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, August 25, 2010 - September 11, 2011. "Community Collects: Portraits," Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA, October 21, 2017 - January 21, 2018.
