Print Page
Email to FriendSigné Sam Francis, Unique Acrylique, Untitled (Colorful Face)  |
Placer votre curseur ci-contre pour agrandir l'image:
Cliquez sur chaque pièce pour voir comment l'œuvre d'art serait potentiellement regarder:
| Artiste: | Francis, Sam (1923 - 1994) |
|---|---|
| Titre: | Untitled (Colorful Face) |
| Moyen: | Unique Acrylique |
| Taille d'image: | 19 1/4 in x 14 1/2 in (48.9 cm x 36.8 cm) |
| Taille de feuille: | 19 1/4 in x 14 1/2 in (48.9 cm x 36.8 cm) |
| Taille encadrée: | 23 7/8 in x 18 3/4 in (60.6 cm x 47.6 cm) |
| Signé: | Stamped with the signature and estate stamp of Sam Francis (California, 1923- California, 1994) on the reverse. |
| Edition: | Unique; Annotated SF74-208 on the reverse and registered with the Sam Francis Foundation under the same number. |
| Condition: | This work is in excellent condition, colors are bright and fresh. |
| Prix: Article# 2757 | Vendu |
| Description historique: | |
|---|---|
| Sam Francis (California, 1923- California, 1994), a prolific Californian artist, was known for several works that
echoed the famed Abstract Expressionist movement during the mid-20th century.
The momentum of his splashes of color, particularly in this untitled work, is
intriguing and his color palette is whimsical and playful. This stunning work
captures Francis's ability to control the trajectory of his splashes of color.
He creates his self-portrait from these color splotches in an array of vibrant
hues of blue, green, purple, and yellow. The clarity of his portrait varies
depending on the vantage point from which this piece is viewed; from certain
angles, the piece appears as a bold explosion of color without a defined form
whereas, from other angles, the face is prominent.
Created in 1974, this unique original acrylic on paper is stamped with the signature and estate stamp of Sam Francis (California, 1923- California, 1994) on the reverse. Also annotated SF74-208 on the reverse and registered with the Sam Francis Foundation under the same number. Documented and Illustrated in: Provenance: About the Framing: |
About Us: Masterworks Fine Art efforce s'être la meilleure source de bien art pour nos clients et nos collecteurs partout dans le monde. Nous croyons la façon la plus directe pour accomplir ceci est en établant une vie de relations personnelles et professionnelles avec nos clients. Plus de Nous »
Do you own a similar Francis to sell? We offer free evaluations.
La biographie de Sam Francis
Sam Francis (1923 - 1994)
This prolific, Californian artist created the bulk of his signature works during the mid-20th century. 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. His later works focused areas of paint and color around the canvas edges, exposing the white and blank spaces in between.
Born in San Mateo, California during the roaring 20s, Francis attended the University of California, Berkeley where he was vested in the study of sciences – particularly, botany, medicine, and psychology. He was later to serve in the U.S. army during WWII where he was seriously injured and spent several years, bed-ridden in the hospital.
It was during his time in the hospital ward that Francis learned how to paint and expressed his emotions and frustrations of his medical ailments through his works. Upon his release from the hospital, Francis spent some time traveling during the 1950s throughout Paris and later, Japan.
Ref.
Herskovic, M. (2003). American Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s An Illustrated Survey. New York School Press: New York.
Plagens, P. (March 1999). Sunny side up - abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. Artforum.
