
Calligraph
1952
A dynamic exploration of gestural abstraction, this ink and wash work on rice paper captures Pollock's signature spontaneous energy through sweeping, interlocking lines that dance across the delicate surface. The absorbent quality of the rice paper allows the ink to bleed and feather, creating organic variations in tone and texture that echo the traditions of East Asian calligraphy while remaining distinctly rooted in Pollock's Abstract Expressionist vision. The interplay between bold, fluid strokes and softer washes suggests both controlled intention and uninhibited freedom.
- Medium
- ink and wash on rice paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 26, 2018
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