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Franz Kline was an American painter associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement of the 1940s and 1950s. He used simplified forms and lines to depict his native coal-mining community in Pennsylvania and other abstract subjects. Explore his 37 artworks, including The Lehighton Mural, on Wikiart.org, a visual art database.
- American
- May 23, 1910
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
- May 13, 1962
Kline, Painting Number 2, 1954, The Museum of Modern Art. Franz Kline (May 23, 1910 – May 13, 1962) was an American painter. He is associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement of the 1940s and 1950s.
Learn about the life and work of Franz Kline, an American abstract expressionist painter known for his black and white paintings of abstract motifs. Explore his biography, influences, style, and major artworks with images and analysis.
- American
- May 23, 1910
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- May 13, 1962
Painter, Abstract Expressionist. Early in his career, Kline painted landscapes, street scenes and portraits. His mature style was abstract, distinctive for its broad, highly charged black strokes on a white ground.
- May 23, 1910
- May 13, 1962
Explore the works and exhibitions of Franz Kline, a leading figure of American abstract expressionism. Learn about his life, style, influences, and legacy through his paintings, etchings, and publications.
View Franz Kline’s 841 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist.
Artwork Details. Overview. Inscriptions and Markings. Provenance. Exhibition History. References. Title: Black, White, and Gray. Artist: Franz Kline (American, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 1910–1962 New York) Date: 1959. Medium: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 8 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 78 in. × 1 1/2 in. (268 × 198.1 × 3.8 cm) Classification: Paintings.
