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    • Blue Poles, also known as Number 11, 1952 is an abstract expressionist painting by American artist Jackson Pollock. It was purchased amid controversy by the National Gallery of Australia in 1973 and today remains one of the gallery's major paintings. See more

    Title

    At the time of the painting's creation, Pollock preferred not to assign names to his works, but rather … See more

    History

    Fred and Florence Olsen were the original purchasers of Blue Poles from Jackson Pollock when they purchased it for $8000, the highest price paid for a Pollock at that time. It hung in their New York apartment.
    Renowned … See more

    Year1952
    MediumEnamel and aluminum paint with glass on canvas
    Legacy

    The painting has become one of the most popular exhibits in the gallery, for both its value as a major work of 1950s abstract expressionism, and its significance in Australian politics and history. Estimates of the painting… See more

    External links

    Blue Poles at the official National Gallery of Australia website See more

     
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