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Jackson Pollock's paintings are so valuable for a few reasons. First, Pollock achieved celebrity status during his lifetime, and this name recognition allows his works to be sold at high price points. Widely known for his “drip painting” technique, Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism, to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. In addition, many people find his works to be moving expressions of the emotions of movement and are willing to pay a lot to own them. Finally, the fact that Pollock has passed away and no longer makes art means that there is a limited supply of his paintings relative to the demand for them. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Jackson Pollock art.

Jackson Pollock's style of painting was Abstract Expressionism. In fact, he was so instrumental in shaping the movement that his name has largely become synonymous with it. Pollock is best known for his drip painting technique, seen in works like Convergence, Number 1, Mural and Blue Poles. Find a range of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.

You can see Jackson Pollock paintings at a variety of museums in the U.S. and abroad. The artist's pieces are part of the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia; the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois; and other institutions. Internationally, Pollock paintings hang in the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome, Italy; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy; the Tate Gallery in London, UK; and other museums. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Jackson Pollock art.

Jackson Pollock painted more than 360 paintings over the course of his career. Although many critics derided Pollock's work while he was alive, focusing on his drip painting method rather than the vision of his work, others revered his style, his methods and his artistic honesty. Today, collectors consider Jackson Pollock one of history's artistic greats. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Jackson Pollock art.

What Jackson Pollock's most famous painting is called depends on who you ask, as opinions on which of his works is the best-known vary. Some experts point to Number 1 (Lavender Mist), which he produced in 1950 and today is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Other contenders for the title include Convergence; One: Number 31, 1950; Blue Poles and Mural. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jackson Pollock art.