Studies of a Woman's Head [verso] 1945 - 1948

"Studies of a Woman's Head [verso]" is a charcoal drawing on paper by American abstract expressionist Franz Kline, created between 1945 and 1948. The artwork features multiple studies of a woman's head in profile, executed with loose and gestural lines. Kline's signature style, which he would later develop into large-scale abstract paintings, is evident in the simplicity and expressiveness of these drawings. The work demonstrates the artist's exploration of form and gesture, which would ultimately lead him to the creation of his iconic black and white paintings. The drawing’s verso is not visible in the image.