Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center facts for kids
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Pollock-Krasner House and Studio
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Jackson Pollock's Studio Barn
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 830 Fireplace Rd., East Hampton, New York |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1879 |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001193 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 19, 1994 |
| Designated NHL | April 19, 1994 |
The Pollock-Krasner House and Studio is a special place in Springs, East Hampton, on Long Island, New York. It was once the home and workplace of two famous American artists, Jackson Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner. They moved into this wood-frame house and its nearby barn in November 1945. The property is about 1.56 acres and sits near Accobonac Creek.
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A Home for Famous Artists
This section tells you about the history of the Pollock-Krasner House. It explains how Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner found their home. It also describes how they used the house and barn as their art studios.
Finding Their Dream Home
Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner were visiting friends in the area in 1945. They discovered this house was for sale. The price was $5,000. A famous art collector named Peggy Guggenheim helped them. She loaned them $2,000 for the down payment. In return, Pollock gave her some of his artwork.
How the Studios Changed Over Time
When they first moved in, Jackson Pollock used an upstairs bedroom as his art studio. In 1946, they moved the barn closer to the house. This gave them a better view. After the barn was moved, Pollock started using it as his main studio. Lee Krasner then began using the bedroom as her studio.
In 1953, Pollock covered the floors of the house and studio. He used large square pieces of Masonite. These were originally baseball game boards. After Pollock passed away, Lee Krasner started using the barn as her studio too.
Discovering the Painted Floor
After Lee Krasner died, the property was given to the Stony Brook Foundation. This foundation is part of Stony Brook University. Experts carefully looked at the house and studio. They found something amazing under the Masonite squares. The original barn floor was covered in paint! This paint was from Jackson Pollock's famous "drip" paintings.
Today, the foundation offers tours of the studio and house. You can visit from May through October. It's a great way to see where these artists created their work.
A National Historic Landmark
The Pollock-Krasner House and Studio is very important. In 1994, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a place recognized for its special history in the United States. The surrounding area in Springs is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
