Sam Francis was an American artist known for his exuberantly colorful, large-scale abstract paintings. His practice incorporated elements from Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Impressionism and Eastern philosophy to create a unique style of painterly abstraction.
Influenced by Jackson Pollock and Clyfford Still, Francis is more closely associated to the work of Helen Frankenthaler, as he was more interested in the formal arrangement of the picture plane than the expressivity of the individual artist. “Painting is about the beauty of space and the power of containment,” Francis once reflected.
Born on June 25, 1923 in San Mateo, California, Francis briefly served in the US Air Force during World War II but was injured during a test flight. Returning to California, he received his BA and MA from UC Berkeley in botany and psychology before beginning to pursue a career in art. The artist traveled widely during his career, and he was closely aligned with the Art Informel movement while living abroad in Paris during the 1950s.
Francis died on November 4, 1994 in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 71. He was a founding trustee of Los Angeles’s Museum of Contemporary Art, and his paintings can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kunstmuseum Basel, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, among others.
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Composition by Sam Francis - Abstract, mixed media
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Once an order is placed we will arrange the VAT of 20% to be reduced to 5% Composition by Sam Francis (1923-1994) Acryl...
Paper, Acrylic
$28,240Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled Mixed Media Artwork, Abstract Expressionist, 1981, Framed
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
Sam Francis’s Untitled (1981) exemplifies his mastery in blending vibrant color with dynamic form. The composition features a central block of deep red, surrounded by splashes and sp...
Ink, Oil, Gouache, Handmade Paper, Monotype
Study
By Andrew W. Young
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on back. Andrew W. Young (American) is an artist who lives in Manhattan and has life-long and abiding associations Downeast (Maine) and Down Cape (Cod). ...
Paper, Gouache, Graphite
$8,250
H 30.25 in W 34.75 in D 1.5 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Gouache by Ward Lockwood, New Mexico Art
By Ward Lockwood
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage 1960s abstract painting by acclaimed New Mexico modernist Ward Lockwood (1894–1963) exemplifies the energy and innovation of mid-century modern art. Executed in gouache ...
Mixed Media, Ink, Gouache
$3,000
H 19.69 in W 41.34 in D 0.12 in
Lab #7, #6 and #11 Painting. From the Lab series
By Alec Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The work explores the interconnection between organic nature and circuits, reflecting the relationships between human beings. On the canvas, organic shapes are displayed that evoke ...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$275
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
American Acrylic Modern Art- Green and Hues of Red Collage
By Kismine Varner
Located in Houston, TX
Stupendous mixed media painting using acrylic in a kaleidoscope of colors and a paper collage technique by American artist Kismine Varner, circa 1990. ...
Acrylic, Paper
$900Sale Price|60% Off
H 21.5 in W 27.5 in
Abstract Modernist Urban Skyline Landscape, New York City Harbor Lights
Located in New York, NY
Artist Unknown (20th century) New York City Skyline, 1950s Oil, watercolor and gouache on paper 13 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches A bright abstract skyline view of a metropolis on a blue / teal background with red, yellow, and blue lights...
Oil, Watercolor, Gouache
American Modern Art - Blue
By Kismine Varner
Located in Houston, TX
Stupendous mixed media painting in a kaleidoscope of colors and a paper collage technique by American artist Kismine Varner, circa 1990. Unsigned. O...
Acrylic, Paper
$4,000
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in
Stanley Boxer Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper, Gold
By Stanley Boxer
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract, 1987 Hand signed and dated verso Not sure of technique. this might be a monotype or monoprint with hand painting. The handmade paper is cut somewhat irregularly as per the ...
Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 30 in
Texas Cowboy Mixed Media Artwork, Abstract Expressionist, 22x30
Located in Vancouver, CA
This powerful work on paper is a singular piece from the "Sum of Destructions" series by Bryan Ryley. This entire series of twelve works, along with a monumental painting of the same...
Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Rag Paper, Graphite
$645
H 12 in W 9 in
Untitled (PPR441) - Surrealist Color Drenched Abstract Mixed Media Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Max Manning is a Houston-based painter whose practice he describes as “algorithmic abstraction”, studio-built systems that he deliberately disrupts to create compositions where loose...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
California Monoprint
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : California Monoprint Materials : Tempera on paper Date : 2008 Dimensions : 36 x 24 x .1 in. Kory Twaddle is a Kansas City based artist and Research A...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
America Modern Art - Pink
By Kismine Varner
Located in Houston, TX
Stupendous mixed media paintings in a kaleidoscope of colors and a paper collage technique by American artist Kismine Varner, circa 1990. Unsigned. ...
Acrylic, Paper
$275
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
American Abstract Modern Monotype - Rainbows and Faces
By Kismine Varner
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliantly colored mixed media monotype of opposing faces in profile by American artist Kismine Varner, circa 1990. Original one-of-a-kind work of art on paper displayed on a whi...
Acrylic, Monotype, Paper