Sam Francis

American, 1923 - 1994

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    Chinese Wall

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Color lithograph on rives wove paper  Accession ID  1983.18.487

    Not on view
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    Very First Stone

    Sam Francis

    1968

    Color lithograph  Accession ID  1976.56.28

    Not on view
  • The image displays a collection of colorful shapes and lines in an abstract composition. Dark swirling curves are present alongside splattered spots and rings of red, yellow, blue, green, and black across the expanse. The pattern resembles scattered confetti or paint splashes, evoking a sense of celebration or creativity. The interaction of colors and shapes creates a visually striking scene.

    Untitled

    Sam Francis, Atelier Mourlot, H.K.L. Ltd.

    1968

    Color offset lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.1066

    Not on view
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    Up and Down

    Sam Francis, Irwin Hollander, Hollander Graphic Workshop

    1967

    Lithograph in black on arches cover wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.59

    Not on view
  • The image displays swirling lines and splatters in an abstract composition. A deep blue area is in the top left corner, with splashes of yellow, red, and green throughout the canvas. A white background creates a sense of open space, while red and maroon bands at the bottom and edges frame the piece.

    Red, White and Blue

    Sam Francis

    1967

    Acrylic, gouache, and ink on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3373

    Not on view
  • The image shows an abstract design with bold lines, curves, and splatters in red, blue, yellow, and black against a white background. The composition conveys movement and energy, resembling paint droplets or liquid splashes.

    Untitled

    Sam Francis, Irwin Hollander, Hollander Graphic Workshop

    1967

    Color lithograph on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  2000.137.1.1

    Not on view
  • The image features bold, curving lines creating a border around the canvas with an open space in the center. There is a red curve at the top, transitioning into deep blue on the right. On the left, green and black curves suggest depth. An orange line flows along the bottom. A red splotch radiates outward.

    Untitled [SF66-036]

    Sam Francis

    1966

    Acrylic on wove paper  Accession ID  2020.169.5

    Not on view
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    1¢ Life

    Allan Kaprow, Eberhard W. Kornfeld, Maurice Beaudet, Joan Mitchell, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Claes Oldenburg, Kimber Smith, Sam Francis, Andy Warhol, Kurt R. Hoffmann Sonderborg, Tom Wesselmann, Enrico Baj, James Rosenquist, Walasse Ting, Mel Ramos, Various Artists, Bram Van Velde, Karel Appel, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, Alfred Leslie, Reinhoud, Öyvind Fahlström, Alfred Jensen, Jim Dine, Alan Davie, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Robert Rauschenberg, Antonio Saura

    1964

    Portfolio of 62 color lithographs, 19 reproductions, and 61 poems, with colophon page  Accession ID  1992.37.1

    Not on view
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    An Other Set—X

    Sam Francis, Joseph Zirker, Pasadena Art Museum

    1963 (published 1966)

    Color lithograph on shirakawa wove paper mounted on a silk scroll  Accession ID  1976.56.27

    Not on view
  • Irregular black shapes are scattered across the canvas with splatters and drips. The composition suggests large, distorted figures or faces and resembles inkblot tests. The lines and splatters convey chaotic energy, and the contrast between black and off-white creates a visually striking impression. Viewers may look for familiar shapes within the abstract presentation.

    Dark Egg

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Lithograph in black on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2157

    Not on view
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    Chinese Planet

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Color lithograph on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2159

    Not on view
  • The image displays a collection of bold, black shapes and lines forming an intricate pattern. The design features curves and arcs swirling around a central circular form. The abstract artwork resembles a chaotic explosion of ink, with splatters extending outward. The forms evoke cosmic phenomena or the swirling depths of a storm. The artwork invites connections to natural elements in the universe like galaxies or clouds, without committing to a concrete form.

    Essai

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Lithograph in black on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2165

    Not on view