Sam Francis

American, 1923 - 1994

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  • The image depicts an intricate pattern of dark, irregular shapes and lines creating an abstract texture. Lighter patches are scattered throughout the design, which features deep green and brown hues. The interplay of light and shadow suggests a moonlit landscape or city lights seen from above at night. The composition prompts viewers to consider their own interpretations and connections to distant sights.

    Indigo Wood

    Sam Francis, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1982, published 1984

    Color lithograph on arches 88 wove paper  Accession ID  1986.90.10

    Not on view
  • The image features a minimalist line drawing of a face on a small rectangular piece of paper, placed centrally on a larger white canvas. The drawing shows only facial features, including two eyes with curved brow lines, an outline of a nose, and a small slightly open mouth with distinct lips. The lines are thin and black against the white background. The background around the drawing is plain white. A signature is present in the bottom right corner of the canvas.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Etching in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.50

    Not on view
  • The image consists of bold black lines and irregular shapes within a square on a white background. The arrangement of lines suggests facial features: two rounded shapes for eyes, heavy arching lines for eyebrows, a large uneven shape for a nose, and a sweeping curved line for a mouth. The contrast between the dark forms and the white background accentuates the abstract nature of the artwork.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Sugarlift aquatint in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.53

    Not on view
  • In the image, there is a small rectangular section with bold, irregular shapes and lines creating an abstract composition. The shapes include curved and angular lines suggesting the outline of a face, with an eye and mouth within the form. The rest of the image is blank, white space surrounding the central design, emphasizing it.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Sugarlift aquatint in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.49

    Not on view
  • The image features an abstract drawing of a face. The drawing shows part of the face from the forehead down to the lips. The facial features appear simplified and distorted. The eyes are drawn with swirling lines, the lips with slightly curved lines, and the nose with minimal outlining. The drawing does not include any hair or other body features. The background is plain with no detail, and the image is presented on a large sheet of paper with margins surrounding the central artwork.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Etching in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.52

    Not on view
  • There are black blotches and irregular shapes on a white background, arranged in a way that suggests a human face on a small rectangular canvas. These dark ink splotches give the impression of eyes, a nose, and a mouth, creating an abstract expression. The arrangement allows viewers to see familiar elements like a facial structure emerging from the randomness within the frame.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Sugarlift in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.47

    Not on view
  • The image displays bold abstract black shapes on a plain white background. The forms resemble facial features, with some shapes resembling eyes, a nose, and a mouth, creating an impression of a hidden face within the composition. The abstract arrangement suggests a stylized mask or a simplistic doodle representing a face with minimal strokes and spots.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Sugarlift and spitbite aquatint in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.48

    Not on view
  • The image features irregular black shapes and lines against a lighter background in a small rectangle. The black lines and spots form features such as eyes, a nose, and a mouth, resembling a mask or a carved stone sculpture. The design is minimalistic, leaving much of the canvas blank and highlighting the central abstract form with its familiar facial structure.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Sugarlift aquatint in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.54

    Not on view
  • In the image, there is a simple black line drawing on a small rectangular piece of paper. The drawing depicts abstract outlines and curves forming the side profile of a face, including an eye, nose, lips, and an eyebrow. The lines create a minimalistic representation of a human face in profile. The drawing evokes a sense of abstraction, capturing the essence of a face.

    Self-Portrait

    Sam Francis

    1982

    Etching in black on fabriano tiepolo wove paper  Accession ID  1991.234.51

    Not on view
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    Totem

    Sam Francis, Jacob Samuel, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1981, published 1983

    Sugarlift aquatint on fabriano rosaspina wove paper  Accession ID  1988.74.34

    Not on view
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    Paradise of Ash

    Sam Francis, James Reid, Yasutoshi Ishibashi, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1981, published 1983

    Two color lithographs on john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  1988.74.157.1-2

    Not on view
  • The image displays bold black shapes and lines on a white background. The composition appears chaotic yet balanced, suggestive of ink or paint splatters. Square shapes resembling windows are scattered throughout, adding depth to the design. The abstract piece encourages viewers to find patterns within the shapes.

    First Subject

    Sam Francis, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1981, published 1983

    Sugarlift aquatint with mochizuki chine collé on stonehenge wove paper  Accession ID  1986.90.9

    Not on view