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#118. - Original Color Monoprint on handmade paper, with paint, published by Experimental Printmaking // Sam Francis’s In, On and Of Paper, #1 (1977) is a mixed media piece measuring 76.2 x 61 cm, created as an original color monoprint on handmade paper with additional paint. The artwork displays Francis’s signature abstract style, characterized by vibrant splashes of blue, red, and yellow across the textured paper. In the center, a loosely defined geometric form anchors the composition, with dynamic splatters radiating outward. The interplay of colors, combined with the expressive brushstrokes and splatters, creates a sense of movement and spontaneity. Francis’s work often delves into the emotional impact of color, inviting viewers to explore feelings evoked by the lively, layered visuals. The handmade paper adds a unique texture, enhancing the depth and tactile quality of the piece.
In, On and Of paper, #1, 1977
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#118. - Original Color Monoprint on handmade paper, with paint, published by Experimental Printmaking // Sam Francis’s In, On and Of Paper, #1 (1977) is a mixed media piece measuring 76.2 x 61 cm, created as an original color monoprint on handmade paper with additional paint. The artwork displays Francis’s signature abstract style, characterized by vibrant splashes of blue, red, and yellow across the textured paper. In the center, a loosely defined geometric form anchors the composition, with dynamic splatters radiating outward. The interplay of colors, combined with the expressive brushstrokes and splatters, creates a sense of movement and spontaneity. Francis’s work often delves into the emotional impact of color, inviting viewers to explore feelings evoked by the lively, layered visuals. The handmade paper adds a unique texture, enhancing the depth and tactile quality of the piece.
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Sam Francis
Untitled (from The Fresh Air School Portfolio), 1972
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EUR 1,850
What is Tachisme?
Tachisme is a French abstract painting style that gained popularity between 1940 and 1950, often seen as the European counterpart to Abstract Expressionism. However, there are stylistic differences between the two. Tachisme, which emerged from Art Informel, rejected geometric abstraction in favor of more intuitive and spontaneous expression. It was a reaction against the structured forms of Cubism and is closely related to Informalism. Tachisme emphasizes gestural brushwork, irregular forms, and a focus on the process of painting itself.
