Seated Woman

c. 1945

Franz Kline

Associated Names
Franz Kline

Artist, American, 1910 - 1962

The image depicts a sketch of a person from head to mid-thigh. The person is seated on a stool or chair with their body hunched forward, elbows resting on their knees, and head bent down. The facial features are not distinctly outlined, and the hair is suggested by sweeping lines. The person's form is outlined in dark ink against a lighter background. They are unclothed and in a contemplative or resting position. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with faint textures, emphasizing the figure's form. The composition is framed with bold lines, focusing on the figure's posture and the artist's technique.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Rufus Zogbaum; National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Franz Kline" lower left margin, ink. Not dated.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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