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Untitled

c. 1945-1946

Franz Kline

Associated Names

Franz Kline

Artist, American, 1910 - 1962

The image features bold, sweeping black strokes forming irregular, dynamic shapes on a light background. The left side shows swirling lines and loops, while the right side has a tall, narrow triangular form enclosed by a rectangular outline. Together, these elements create an abstract composition suggesting motion and stillness.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and ink on wove paper mounted to board
Credit Line

Gift of Rufus Zogbaum and Reina Schratter
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 × 36 cm (11 7/8 × 14 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

2022.145.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Rufus Zogbaum; National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Zogbaum, Rufus

Inscriptions

"KLINE" lower left margin, ink. Not dated.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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