Painting (1957) by Sam Francis

Painting - Sam Francis - 1957

Artwork Information

TitlePainting
ArtistSam Francis
Date1957
Mediumwatercolor,paper
Art MovementAbstract Expressionism
Current LocationTate Modern, London, UK

About Painting

The artwork titled “Painting” by the artist Sam Francis, created in 1957, represents the Abstract Expressionism movement. Executed in watercolor on paper, this abstract piece is housed at the Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom.

The artwork is characterized by its dynamic use of color and fluid application of watercolor, a hallmark of Sam Francis’s style. The composition revels in the spontaneity and expressive potential of the medium, with vibrant hues interacting harmoniously across the surface. The piece embodies a sense of movement and emotional intensity, reflecting the core principles of Abstract Expressionism and showcasing the artist’s ability to convey profound depth and complexity through abstraction.

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