Franz Kline (1910-1962)

Franz Kline (1910-1962) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, dedicated 2001.

Luzerne County · dedicated 2001 · River Commons on River St., between South & Northampton Sts., Wilkes-Barre

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This Abstract Expressionist painter, born in Wilkes-Barre, helped establish the international reputation of American artists in the 1950's. Kline's "Action Painting" is noted for bold, emotionally charged brushstrokes and non-representational subjects. The stark anthracite landscape of his native region inspired Kline's most famous work: his black and white paintings of the 1950s, including "Lehigh", "Luzerne", and "Pittston".

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