Untitled

1963

Sam Francis

Associated Names
Sam Francis

Artist, American, 1923 - 1994

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.2156

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lembark 1992, no. L21


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1981

  • Contemporary American Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1981, unnumbered brochure.

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 763.

1992

  • Lembark, Connie W. The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990, vol. 1. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1992, p. 72, no. L21.

Wikidata ID

Q65511967

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