Study of a Woman [verso] c. 1945

Franz Kline's "Study of a Woman [verso]" is a pencil sketch depicting a seated woman, executed around 1945. The work features Kline's signature gestural lines, capturing the essence of his subject in a rapid and dynamic manner. Though the figure's face is obscured, Kline's energetic lines and bold strokes evoke a sense of energy and dynamism, which are hallmarks of his later abstract paintings. This study is a fascinating glimpse into Kline's creative process and his evolution towards abstract expressionism.