{"product_id":"black-and-white-number-20-jackson-pollock","title":"Black and White (Number 20) - Jackson Pollock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stark, monochromatic work from 1951, featuring fluid black gestural marks on raw canvas, characteristic of Pollock's mid-career period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 1951, Black and White (Number 20) represents a specific period in the career of Jackson Pollock. During this time, the artist moved away from his earlier, multi-coloured drip compositions to focus on the stark contrast between black pigment and raw, unprimed canvas. This shift allowed him to explore the graphic potential of his gestural technique without the distraction of a complex palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work displays a series of fluid, calligraphic marks. Pollock applied the paint using sticks and hardened brushes, allowing the medium to flow directly onto the surface. The resulting forms appear both spontaneous and controlled. Some areas feature dense, overlapping webs of ink-like black, while others reveal the negative space of the canvas. This interplay creates a sense of movement across the surface, as the eye follows the path of the artist's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his earlier works that relied on layers of colour to build depth, this piece maintains a flatter, more immediate presence. The composition lacks a traditional centre, encouraging the viewer to scan the entire surface. The forms suggest organic shapes, perhaps hinting at figurative elements, yet they remain resolutely abstract. By stripping his process down to these two elements, Pollock emphasised the physical act of painting. The work documents the speed, pressure, and rhythm of his movements at the time of creation. It remains a clear example of his departure from the conventions of easel painting, favouring a direct engagement with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jackson Pollock","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58833891852623,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834175164751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834175197519,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Black-and-White-Number-20-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789935861019.jpg?v=1789936505","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/black-and-white-number-20-jackson-pollock","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}