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Franz Kline — Self-Portrait
Franz Kline

Self-Portrait

A bold and gestural ink drawing by Franz Kline, this self-portrait showcases the artist's characteristic use of strong, expressive brushstrokes to capture form and character. The work demonstrates Kline's masterful command of ink on wove paper, balancing raw energy with a penetrating psychological depth. Rendered with confident, fluid marks, the portrait reflects the same dynamic tension found throughout his broader body of work.

Medium
Ink drawing, on wove paper,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 26, 2015

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Franz Kline, Self-Portrait

A bold and gestural ink drawing by Franz Kline, this self-portrait showcases the artist's characteristic use of strong, expressive brushstrokes to capture form and character. The work demonstrates Kline's masterful command of ink on wove paper, balancing raw energy with a penetrating psychological depth. Rendered with confident, fluid marks, the portrait reflects the same dynamic tension found throughout his broader body of work.

Medium
Ink drawing, on wove paper,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Male Artist, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Figurative Art, Gestural Style, Works on Paper, Bold Gestural Lines, Self-Portrait, Modern Master, Ink Drawing, Black and White

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Paul McNally