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Lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper - 63 x 90 cm - Signed 'Sam Francis' (lower left) Edition on 18 pc - Publisher: Kornfeld & Klipstein, Bern. - Printer: Emil Matthieu Atelier, Zurich. - Catalogue Raisonné of Sam Francis's prints. Listed as entry L.14 in 'The - Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990,' // This lithograph exemplifies Sam Francis’s dynamic use of color and gestural abstraction. Dominated by vibrant cobalt blue forms framed by deep crimson, the composition conveys a raw, emotive energy. The bold, irregular shapes and splattered textures showcase Francis’s engagement with spontaneity and his signature exploration of negative space. The contrast between the rich hues suggests a dialogue between passion and introspection, evoking themes of love and human connection. Created in 1960, this lithograph reflects Francis’s mastery in balancing chaos and harmony, a hallmark of his work during this period of abstract expressionism.
Lover Loved Loved Lover, 1960
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Lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper - 63 x 90 cm - Signed 'Sam Francis' (lower left) Edition on 18 pc - Publisher: Kornfeld & Klipstein, Bern. - Printer: Emil Matthieu Atelier, Zurich. - Catalogue Raisonné of Sam Francis's prints. Listed as entry L.14 in 'The - Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990,' // This lithograph exemplifies Sam Francis’s dynamic use of color and gestural abstraction. Dominated by vibrant cobalt blue forms framed by deep crimson, the composition conveys a raw, emotive energy. The bold, irregular shapes and splattered textures showcase Francis’s engagement with spontaneity and his signature exploration of negative space. The contrast between the rich hues suggests a dialogue between passion and introspection, evoking themes of love and human connection. Created in 1960, this lithograph reflects Francis’s mastery in balancing chaos and harmony, a hallmark of his work during this period of abstract expressionism.
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Sam Francis
Untitled (from The Fresh Air School Portfolio), 1972
Limited Edition Print
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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.
