Sam Francis

American, 1923 - 1994

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  • 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
  • The image features a series of bold black shapes with fluid, organic lines. On the left, a circular shape with a hollow center is adjacent to an elongated curve. The center-right of the composition is dominated by a large, irregularly shaped form. Throughout the image, smaller splatters and drips pepper the background.

    Stone Cloud

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Lithograph in black on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2162

    Not on view
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    Yellow Speck

    Sam Francis, Irwin Hollander, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Color lithograph on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1983.18.478

    Not on view
  • The image showcases various curved and elliptical shapes, bold swirling lines, and splatters of paint creating an energetic composition. It has an abstract appearance with random yet intentional placement of color and form. Large red, blue, and green shapes are dispersed throughout the image, along with yellow circles and lines. Splattered paint dots and streaks are present, resembling a cosmic explosion, resulting in a vibrant and dynamic visual experience.

    Untitled

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Color lithograph  Accession ID  1964.8.2156

    Not on view
  • The image features thick brushstrokes in dark blue and bright yellow on the canvas, interspersed with splatter patterns and curved lines. There is a central circular conglomerate of dots and surrounding lines and smudges.

    Mercury

    Sam Francis, Irwin Hollander, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Color lithograph on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1983.18.482

    Not on view
  • The image features bold, curving lines of deep blue intersecting and overlaying with splattered forms of bright yellow. The shapes and lines create a dynamic composition resembling a burst of energy. The central mass consists of intricate dots and splotches, while elongated strokes suggest swirling ribbons in motion. The colors and forms are arranged to draw the eye across the canvas like stars in space.

    Mercury

    Sam Francis, Tamarind Institute

    1963

    Color lithograph on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1976.56.26

    Not on view
  • The image displays an array of bold shapes and lines scattered across the canvas. Swirls of blue, splashes of red, patches of yellow, and streaks of black intertwine with dots and drips of paint on a cream-colored background. The composition evokes a sense of movement and spontaneity reminiscent of a bustling city street or a lively nature scene.

    The White Line

    Sam Francis

    1960

    Color lithograph  Accession ID  1976.56.24

    Not on view
  • The image features sweeping, thick lines and splatters of blue paint forming an abstract design on the canvas. It creates a sense of movement and dynamism, with patches of green and splashes of red adding to the overall composition.

    Coldest Stone

    Sam Francis

    1960

    Color lithograph  Accession ID  1976.56.23

    Not on view
  • The image shows irregular shapes and splatters in deep blue, interspersed with smaller patches of yellow and red on a pale background. The central cluster of forms resembles torn paper scraps or floating icebergs, while fine splatter lines radiate outward. The distribution of the shapes and lines could be compared to a star map or an aerial view of islands in an ocean.

    First Stone

    Sam Francis

    1960

    Color lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  1976.56.25

    Not on view
  • Boldly colored abstract forms line most of the left and right thirds of this vertical painting to leave the central channel mostly white. The forms are angular and irregular with jagged edges. Those on the left are mostly royal blue and emerald green, and those on the right are largely fuchsia pink and red. Violet-purple, black, and yellow areas and streaks are on both sides. The center is spotted with thin drips of paint, fine spatters, or tiny dots of paint.

    White Line

    Sam Francis

    1958/1959

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1985.56.1

    Not on view
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    Untitled

    Sam Francis

    1957

    Watercolor on paper  Accession ID  2025.16.14

    Not on view
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    Untitled

    Sam Francis

    1953-1954

    Watercolor on paper  Accession ID  2025.16.15

    Not on view