Sam Francis Paintings

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Sam francis paintings.

Make offer american painter francis sam 1923 1994 large oil painting early 1950s sam francis fresh air lithograph 22 x 29 mint condition arte maeght 1972 450 00. This prolific californian artist created the bulk of his signature sam francis prints and paintings during the mid 20th century. On may 11 2010 a francis 1957 painting titled middle blue was sold at auction for 6 354 500 a record for the artist. Browse sam francis catalogue raisonnés online.

Francis studied at the university of california at berkeley in 1941 43. Army air corps and was injured in a plane crash. Each prototype is a unique work of art which served in its turn to create a monotype another unique work of art. Sam francis working on a prototype at garner tullis workshop emeryville ca 1982.

Find an in depth biography exhibitions original artworks for sale the latest news and sold auction prices. Francis most iconic works are characterized by saturated splashes of color that populate the edges of the canvas in order to emphasize the luminous. He joined the u s. The expression of inner experience is manifest in the paintings and works on paper of sam francis.

In the wake of the artist s death the sam francis foundation was founded. See available prints and multiples paintings and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Sam francis american painter and printmaker who was prominent among the group of painters known as the second generation of abstract expressionists. Sam francis was an american artist known for his exuberantly colorful large scale abstract paintings.

One of the twentieth century s most profound abstract expressionists american artist sam francis 1923 1994 is noted as one of the first post world war ii painters to develop an international reputation. Sam francis 1923 1994 occupies a prominent position in post war american painting. Its stated mission is to research document protect and perpetuate the creative legacy of the artist and promote awareness of and knowledge. Echoing the style of his contemporaries the abstract expressionists his boldly colored monochromatic pieces made way for the more exciting movement driven multi faceted splatter brush paintings.

Private collection acquired directly from the artist. Sam francis untitled sff 737 1980 acrylic on gatorboard 56 5 x 121 9 cms 22 1 4 x 48 ins sf14752 provenance.