Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Franz Kline (1910 - 1962)

Photographed By Michael Beatty, May 3, 2009

1. Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 41° 14.709′ N, 75° 53.36′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is on River Street near South Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkes Barre PA 18702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chase Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wyoming (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chase Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Morgan Kirby (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyman H. Howe (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirby Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Durkee (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkes-Barre.

Also see . . .
1. Franz Kline images. (Submitted on May 4, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Franz Kline - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. Franz Kline at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Michael Beatty, May 3, 2009

2. Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) Marker

This is marker heaven! Looking North up River Street 5 markers can be seen!

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2021

3. Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,086 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.