Franz Kline, American, 1910 to 1962, modernist abstract pastel on paper drawing. Untitled, 1952. This drawing likely embodies Klines distinctive style, with its emphasis on bold, gestural brushstrokes and a sense of controlled spontaneity. Matted and framed. Franz Kline was a prominent abstract expressionist painter known for his powerful and dynamic works characterized by bold, black brushwork and strong abstract compositions. For the similar artwork please refer: Sothebys New York, Jun 29, 2004, lot 462. Mid Century Modernist Drawings And Abstract Art Collectibles.