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Sam Francis

American, 1923 - 1994

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The image shows an abstract representation of a person's face, focusing on close-up facial features. It depicts a forward-facing face with one eye, eyebrows, nose, and lips, outlined with bold lines. The artwork appears to be created using a printmaking or drawing technique, using a monochromatic palette and expressive, sketch-like texture. The plain background contrasts with the darker tones of the face. No additional objects are shown in the image.
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1974, lithograph in tan and gray on Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.44

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1974 · lithograph in tan and gray on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.44

The image features bold, fluid lines and shapes in a reddish color, creating an abstract representation. These lines form impressions that resemble facial features like eyes, a nose, and lips, creating a pattern reminiscent of a human face.
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1973, lithograph in red on Fabriano wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.29

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1973 · lithograph in red on Fabriano wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.29

The image shows bold, swirling lines and splatters of black ink on a white background, creating an abstract composition. The central shape resembles a face with large eyes and a broad smile. The design may evoke a mask or a stylized representation of a human face, with the splatters adding a dynamic quality to the piece.
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1973, lithograph in blue and brown on wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.12

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1973 · lithograph in blue and brown on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.12

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.
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1982, sugarlift aquatint in black on Fabriano Tiepolo wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.49

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1982 · sugarlift aquatint in black on Fabriano Tiepolo wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.49

The image features red lines and shapes arranged in a rectangular composition at the center of the canvas. Within this rectangle, there is a circular form resembling a human face with exaggerated eyebrows, eyes, and mouth. The face-like impression is surrounded by a mix of lines suggesting hair or a textured background.
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1974, lithograph in red on Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.43

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1974 · lithograph in red on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.43

The image shows a close-up drawing of a person's face, with the head and a small part of the neck visible. The face is depicted from the front, slightly tilted to the right. It features prominent eyes, a simplified nose, full lips outlined with dark lines, and minimal detail in the hair. The person is not wearing any visible clothing, and the focus is on the facial features. There are no objects or jewelry included in the image. The background is monochrome with a textured space, emphasizing the drawn face. In the bottom corner, there is a signature by the artist and a date, "Aug 8, 73."
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1973, lithograph in red-black on Fabriano Classico wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.25

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1973 · lithograph in red-black on Fabriano Classico wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.25

The image shows irregular black shapes on a white background, resembling shattered glass or fragments scattered across the canvas in an abstract manner. The sharp angular shapes and splatters create a pattern of disorder, evoking a disrupted surface or fractured structure.
Sam Francis, Serge Lozingot, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L., Double Room, 1983, published 1984, lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.22

Double Room

Sam Francis, Serge Lozingot, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L. · 1983, published 1984 · lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1989.55.22

Irregular, overlapping shapes and splatters in different shades of black and gray on a white background. The abstract composition includes rounded and angular forms, with lines and dots scattered throughout. Some shapes resemble shadows or silhouettes of common objects.
Sam Francis, Serge Lozingot, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L., Fragrant Breath, 1983, published 1984, lithograph in black and silver on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.24

Fragrant Breath

Sam Francis, Serge Lozingot, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L. · 1983, published 1984 · lithograph in black and silver on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1989.55.24

The image displays various irregular shapes and dark lines creating an abstract pattern. White and gray patches are scattered among dark brown and green hues, resembling small islands or rugged terrain. The formations give the impression of a satellite view of a densely forested landscape with areas cleared or developed.
Sam Francis, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Gemini G.E.L., Mountain's Gate, 1985, color lithograph on two sheets of Arches 88 paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.21.a-b

Mountain's Gate

Sam Francis, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Gemini G.E.L. · 1985 · color lithograph on two sheets of Arches 88 paper ·  Accession ID  1989.55.21.a-b

The image depicts an abstract representation of a face with exaggerated eyes, a long nose, and full lips. There is no hair, clothing, or surrounding objects visible. The face is drawn with bold strokes on a light background, giving it a sketch-like quality. The background is plain white with a signature and date at the bottom.
Sam Francis, Self-Portrait, 1973, lithograph in blue-green with chine collé on Fabriano wove paper, Gift of Sam Francis, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.234.27

Self-Portrait

Sam Francis · 1973 · lithograph in blue-green with chine collé on Fabriano wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.234.27