The painting "Number 7A, 1948" by American artist Jackson Pollock was sold at an auction in New York for a record $181 million. This was reported by the BBC, according to UNN.
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The canvas is considered one of the first truly abstract works in the history of painting. The painting, over three meters long, depicts chaotic black streams of paint with occasional red elements. Prior to the sale, the work was held in a private collection.
The painting has become one of the most expensive in history
According to ARTnews, following the sale, "Number 7A, 1948" ranked fourth among the most expensive works of art ever sold at auction.
Jackson Pollock was one of the key figures of abstract expressionism. The artist became world-famous for his "dripping" technique—applying paint to the canvas with splashes and chaotic movements—which later became one of the most recognizable styles in modern art.