Franz Kline
(1910 - 1962 ) |
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Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting Art Work
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Franz Kline |
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Male |
| Place of Birth: |
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA |
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American |
| Birth: |
1910 |
| Death: |
1962 |
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Quick Facts
| Known For: |
Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting |
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Abstract Painting |
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Painter
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Biography
| As with Jackson Pollock and other Abstract Expressionists, he was labeled an "action painter" because of his seemingly spontaneous and intense style, focusing less, or not at all, on figures or imagery, but on the actual brush strokes and use of canvas. For most of Kline's work, however, as the phrase goes, "spontaneity is practiced". He would prepare many draft sketches – notably, commonly on refuse telephone book pages – before going to make his "spontaneous" work. |
Samples of Work
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