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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Untitled

1950s

Franz Kline

Associated Names

Franz Kline

Artist, American, 1910 - 1962

The image displays bold strokes and splatters that form irregular shapes and lines, creating an abstract design. Central dark blotches are surrounded by lighter, wispy lines, resembling scratchy pencil marks or leaf edges. The artwork features contrasting textures, creating a dynamic and visually compelling composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Elisabeth Ross Zogbaum
Dimensions

overall: 25.7 x 22.9 cm (10 1/8 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1993.5.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Zogbaum, Elisabeth R.

Inscriptions

center verso in black marker: ZD 291; center verso in graphite: NON 11.579; lower left verso in graphite: ZD 291

Wikidata ID

Q64570514

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