JOURNAL ARTICLE

Penny Arcade Portrait of Lauren Bacall.

  • Published In: Poetry, 2026, v. 228, n. 3. P. 202 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LoPRIORE, SUMMER 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem explores the overshadowed legacy of Lee Krasner, an artist often defined in relation to her husband, Jackson Pollock, highlighting gender dynamics in the art world that favored his hypermasculine style over her own talent. It also reflects on Joseph Cornell’s objectified portrayals of women in his art, exemplified by his piece featuring Lauren Bacall, whose voice and presence were shaped and constrained by male expectations. The poem concludes by recounting Krasner’s personal struggles, her distancing from Pollock’s infidelities, and her death shortly before receiving a major retrospective, emphasizing the complexities of recognition and memory for women artists. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry. 2026/06, Vol. 228, Issue 3, p202
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0032-2032
  • Accession Number:193292949
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