Sam Francis 1923-1994
SF86-065, 1986
Original painting in acrylic on paper
Signed on the reverse with 'The Sam Francis Estate' stamp, also with the inventory numbering
Sheet: 76.2 x 40.6 cm; 30 x 16 in
'SF86-065' is a unique acrylic on paper from 1986 that embodies Sam Francis’s distinctive command of colour and spatial tension. Executed in the mature period of his career, the work...
'SF86-065' is a unique acrylic on paper from 1986 that embodies Sam Francis’s distinctive command of colour and spatial tension. Executed in the mature period of his career, the work showcases his hallmark use of vibrant, gestural marks set against luminous negative space, a visual strategy that articulates an immersive sense of movement and light.
Francis stands as one of the most significant figures in post-war American abstraction, synthesizing the expressive freedom of Abstract Expressionism with a refined fascination for colour field dynamics. His compositions often suggest spontaneous, almost poetic interplay between pigment and void, inviting viewers into a perceptual experience that resonates with emotional depth and formal clarity. In 'SF86-065', these qualities coalesce into a compelling testament to his lifelong inquiry into the expressive potential of colour, space, and gesture.
Francis stands as one of the most significant figures in post-war American abstraction, synthesizing the expressive freedom of Abstract Expressionism with a refined fascination for colour field dynamics. His compositions often suggest spontaneous, almost poetic interplay between pigment and void, inviting viewers into a perceptual experience that resonates with emotional depth and formal clarity. In 'SF86-065', these qualities coalesce into a compelling testament to his lifelong inquiry into the expressive potential of colour, space, and gesture.