Notable American abstract expressionist painter (1910–1962). Detailed ink sketch of several different Lehighton High School athletic events on a light green 3.5 x 5.5 album page, stylistically signed on the left side, “Franz Kline.” In fine condition, with light toning. Kline grew up in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, and attended the local high school, where he played basketball, football and baseball—the three sports depicted here. He captained the football team in 1929, was elected president of the art club, and contributed cartoons toward the 1931 edition of the Lehighton High School yearbook. Recovering from knee surgery caused by a football injury, Kline turned down four athletic scholarships and instead attended art school at Boston University. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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