Untitled

1987

Sam Francis

Associated Names
Sam Francis
Artist, American, 1923 - 1994
Stephanie du Tan
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Kenneth Herrand
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Ann Johnston
Printer, American, active late 20th century
James McGowan
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Edan McPherson
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Ron McPherson
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Kieth Stevens
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Hope Weiss
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Rush White
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Gemini G.E.L.
Publisher
The image contains various shapes and lines, including swirling curves, sharp angles, and splatters, forming a complex pattern. The abstract painting features vibrant colors such as red, blue, green, and yellow. Some elements suggest familiar objects, including a red flowing shape and a heart-like form in dark blue. The bold splashes and streaks create a dynamic and energetic expression.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on Exeter wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 213.2 × 152.4 cm (83 15/16 × 60 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.74.40

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lembark 1992, no. S18

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1991 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Recent Prints and Sculpture, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1994, no. 25.

1996

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Recent Prints and Sculpture, Marsh Art Gallery, Richmond, Virginia, 1996, no. 25.

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1298.

1992

  • Lembark, Connie W. The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990, vol. 2. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1992, p. 170, no. S18.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 18.60. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SP I; lower right in graphite: Sam Francis; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: SF86-5169

Wikidata ID

Q74888736

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