Untitled [verso]

1950s

Franz Kline

Associated Names
Franz Kline

Artist, American, 1910 - 1962

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Elisabeth Ross Zogbaum

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 33.3 cm (11 x 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.5.3.b

Associated Artworks

The image displays bold, sweeping lines and shaded areas on a neutral background. It features intersecting angular shapes creating an abstract composition reminiscent of geometric figures. A darkened area in the lower right suggests a mountain or shadowed landscape. Horizontal lines in the top left evoke a pathway or horizon line. Flecks of red contrast with the mainly monochrome palette, resembling scattered blossoms or distant lights.

Untitled [recto]

Franz Kline

1950

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64570516

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