Franz Kline

American, 1910 - 1962

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  • The image displays black and dark gray brushstrokes forming thick, overlapping lines and shapes. The abstract arrangement of strokes creates a structure resembling intertwining beams or angular shapes. The bold, irregular lines intersect, evoking tangled branches or pathways. Lighter gray and white accents provide contrast and depth, hinting at light in the composition.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    c. 1960

    Brush and black ink with pastel on wove paper  Accession ID  2006.67.7

    Not on view
  • Bold black brush strokes form angular and jagged shapes across the canvas, interspersed with patches of brown and a pale yellow rectangular form. The composition resembles a chaotic arrangement, suggesting fragmented pieces. The strokes intersect in various directions, creating a sense of dynamic movement. The abstract design invites the viewer to form their own connections to familiar objects within the seemingly unordered shapes and lines.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    possibly 1960

    Tempera on wove paper  Accession ID  2006.67.10

    Not on view
  • The image is composed of bold brush strokes in various colors dominating the canvas. A large black curved line intersects with vibrant purple, orange, and pink splashes of color. Splatters of gray and white add texture and depth, with softer patches resembling petals or clouds. The composition is expressive and abstract, hinting at natural forms.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    possibly 1960

    Collage, ink, and oil on wove paper  Accession ID  2006.67.8

    Not on view
  • This painting shows abstract shapes and lines intersecting and overlapping across the canvas. Most of the background is black, except for two white rectangles, one near the top left corner and one below center. Crossing the background are white lines and small patches of red, blue, yellow, orange, and green, all of different sizes.

    C & O

    Franz Kline

    1958

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1971.87.4

    Not on view
  • The image shows bold, geometric shapes and lines intersecting and overlapping predominantly on the left side. These dark forms resemble shattered glass pieces or angular edges of a deconstructed object. On the right side, there is a neatly written poem, creating a contrast with the abstract shapes.

    Poem from 21 Etchings and Poems

    Franz Kline, Frank O'Hara, Anderson-Lamb, Morris Gallery

    1957, published 1960

    Etching over heliogravure from a portfolio of 10 etchings; six etching and aquatints; two engraving and etchings; two etching and drypoints; and one etching, aquatint, and drypoint on rives paper  Accession ID  1997.6.1.9

    Not on view
  • Thick black lines cut down and across a white background in this abstract, vertical painting. Long lines plunge down the composition along the right edge and near the left. A horizontal line connects the two, a little above the center of the canvas, creating an offset H-like form, shifted to our right. A shorter, diagonal line runs from the top edge, near the left leg of the H. It comes down just past the crossbeam of the H and crosses the width to make a second horizontal line. A few pointed, jagged strokes fill in the area between and around the horizontal lines of the H form. The leg near the lower right of the canvas is thicker and serrated along the inside edge. A wide, horizontal band nearly connects the bottom legs at the bottom of the canvas. Black flecks and drips splatter around the white background.

    Four Square

    Franz Kline

    1956

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1971.87.12

    Not on view
  • The image displays bold, expressive shapes and lines. It includes a large green triangular form intersected by a grayish arc. There are maroon and dark red strokes on the right, a purple area on the left with circular white and brown patches.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    late 1950s

    Tempera on wove paper  Accession ID  1993.5.4

    Not on view
  • The image displays black strokes and shapes on a beige background, with intersecting and overlapping lines. The composition creates forms resembling a bridge or the letter 'A'. The dark elements contrast with the light backdrop, suggesting shadows or heavy brushwork for a dynamic and structured abstract space.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    c. 1955

    Oil with paper collage on wove paper mounted to paperboard  Accession ID  2005.142.26

    Not on view
  • The image features bold, sweeping black strokes that form intersecting lines and broad shapes against a white background. The thick, dark lines merge and overlap near the center, with horizontal lines stretching outward like beams. The contrast between the dark and light elements gives the impression of dynamic movement.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    1955

    Brush and black ink on wove paper  Accession ID  2005.142.25

    Not on view
  • The image shows bold black brushstrokes curving into an arc intersected by angular lines on a background of aged newspaper text. The lines resemble primitive calligraphy or gestural strokes. The interplay of the black forms against the printed words creates a dynamic texture, suggesting movement and depth within the rectangular frame of the paper.

    Ink Study for Hoboken

    Franz Kline

    1951

    Pencil, brush and ink and tempera on telephone-book page  Accession ID  2025.16.28

    Not on view
  • The image shows dark intersecting lines and shapes on a light background. The abstract composition includes horizontal and diagonal lines crisscrossing and overlapping. The lines and arcs create a sense of depth and texture. The presence of shaded areas and blurred edges adds layers and contrast to the image.

    Untitled [verso]

    Franz Kline

    1950s

    Charcoal on wove paper  Accession ID  1993.5.3.b

    Not on view
  • The image contains linear shapes arranged in layers with various textures and colors. The top layer shows shades of purple and lavender with rough brush strokes. The middle portion displays pink blending into light beige. The bottom layer features dark purple and vibrant orange colors with splashes and smears.

    Untitled

    Franz Kline

    1950s

    Oil paint and paper collage on paper  Accession ID  1998.113.6

    Not on view