Untitled

1940s-1950s

Franz Kline

Associated Names
Franz Kline

Artist, American, 1910 - 1962

In this image, swirling layers of dark, smoky lines and patches of rough, textured marks form an intricate composition. The abstract nature of the image suggests motion and depth. Soft, uneven strokes in shades of black and gray dominate the center, punctuated by a splash of green and dispersed brownish-orange spots. The interplay of shadowy tones creates a sense of mystery, inviting the viewer to explore shapes that could be rocks, waves, or distant landscapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint (applied recto & verso) on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Elisabeth Ross Zogbaum

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.6 x 21.4 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.112.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Franz Kline; Elisabeth R. Zogbaum, New York; gift to NGA, 1993

Associated Names

Bibliography

1999

  • Ritchie, Charles. "Franz Kline, Thirty Untitled Drawings." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art no. 21 (Spring 1999): 13.

Inscriptions

lower center verso in graphite: ZD 275-A

Wikidata ID

Q64570552

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