Mercury

1963

Sam Francis

Associated Names
Sam Francis

Artist, American, 1923 - 1994

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

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.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Woodward Foundation, Washington, DC; acquired 1976 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1992

  • Lembark, Connie W. The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990, vol. 1. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1992, p. 78, no. L28.

Wikidata ID

Q65577142

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