Franz Kline's black-and-white paintings (1950–1956)

1. Projector sketches spark a new abstract style

   Jan 1, 1949Labels: Projector studies, Franz Kline

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2. “Chief” exemplifies the 1950 breakthrough

   Jan 1, 1950Labels: Chief 1950, Franz Kline

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3. First New York solo show establishes black-on-white

   Oct 16, 1950Labels: Charles Egan, New York

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4. Large-format, planned compositions take hold

   Jan 1, 1952Labels: Large-format works, Studio process

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5. Drawing practice feeds the painting cycle

   Jan 1, 1954Labels: Drawing practice, Preparatory studies

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6. “Painting Number 2” consolidates the mature idiom

   Jan 1, 1954Labels: Painting Number, Museum of

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7. Black-and-white approach framed as positive/negative space

   Jan 1, 1955Labels: Positive negative, Franz Kline

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8. “Mahoning” shows planning behind apparent spontaneity

   Jan 1, 1956Labels: Mahoning 1956, Whitney Museum

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9. Late-1956 works push scale and structure to extremes

   Dec 1, 1956Labels: Monumental scale, Late 1956

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10. Black-and-white period sets up a later color return

    Dec 31, 1956Labels: Color return, Mid-late 1950s

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11. Legacy of 1950–1956: a defined Kline “monochrome” arc

    Dec 31, 1956Labels: Monochrome arc, Franz Kline

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12. Kline reiterates the meaning of white space

    Jan 1, 1958Labels: Artist statement, Franz Kline

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