“Painting No. 7,” created in 1952 by Franz Kline, is a prominent example of the Action painting movement and falls under the abstract genre. This artwork is preserved at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, NY, United States.
The artwork features bold, dynamic black strokes on a predominantly white canvas. The thick, coarse lines intersect and overlap, creating sharp geometric forms and a sense of intense motion and energy. The use of stark contrast between black and white highlights the expressive brushwork characteristic of Kline’s style, inviting viewers to contemplate the raw power and spontaneity of abstract expressionism.
