Self-Portrait

1974

Sam Francis

Associated Names
Sam Francis

Artist, American, 1923 - 1994

The image is a portrait drawing displaying part of a person's head and face in a frontal view. The head is facing forward, slightly turned to the left, showing both eyes, the nose, and lips. The features are outlined and expressive, with stylized hair framing the face. The drawing does not include clothing, accessories, or objects. The background consists of a textured pattern created by shading, blending into blank space. A signature "Sam Francis" is visible at the bottom of the page.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Lembark, Connie W. The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990, vol. 1. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1992, p. 408, no. A40.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Sam Francis; lower right in graphite: AP; lower center verso in graphite by unknown hand: SF-039

Wikidata ID

Q75117639

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