Decoding the secret of blue in legendary Jackson Pollock's paintings after 77 years

After nearly eight decades, researchers have discovered the mysterious origin of the blue color in the famous work, revealing Jackson Pollock's hidden creative corner.

The painting "Number 1A, 1948" is on display at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, USA. This is one of the masterpieces of the world- famous artist Jackson Pollock. Photo: SANDRINE MARTY//Getty Images.

For years, researchers have been trying to decipher the origin of the blue used in Pollock's iconic painting "Number 1A, 1948." Photo: The LIFE Picture Collection via.

After 77 years, scientists have finally identified the "extinct" color that Pollock used to create the above masterpiece. Photo: David Grossman / Alamy.

The team has confirmed for the first time that the Abstract Expressionist painter Pollock used a vibrant blue hue that had not been seen in decades. Photo: Tony Vaccaro/Getty Images.

This paint is manganese green, which was produced from the 1930s to the 1990s. It was later banned by the art community due to concerns about its toxicity. Photo: Rob Kim / Getty Images.

At the time this paint appeared, the artist Pollock - an alcoholic for most of his life - probably had no idea of ​​its dangers. Photo: zmescience.

Manganese green was also used to color swimming pool cement but was discontinued in the 1990s due to environmental concerns and suspected toxicity. Photo: zmescience.

According to the Online Encyclopedia of Art Conservation and Materials, inhaling or swallowing manganese blue can cause nervous system disorders. Photo: nature.

Pollock's painting "Number 1A, 1948" is 2.7 meters wide. This vibrant, colorful and chaotic painting has his personal stamp added by adding his handprint near the upper right corner, like a signature. Photo: nature.

According to experts, 'the painting "Number 1A, 1948" is a typical work of "action painting" by the famous artist Pollock, emphasizing the physical action of the painting. Photo: nature.

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