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Untitled, by Sam Francis, ink, 1968

Untitled

Sam Francis

1968

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 ink by Sam Francis, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Sam Francis
When & what style?
1968
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is mostly white with bold splashes of color. Thick black lines cut across the top and sides. Bright dots—red, yellow, green—scatter like confetti. Some areas look like wet paint, others like sharp slashes. The colors clash but also mix in weird ways. The artist used a printing method called lithography. It’s not tied to any big art group, but the messy energy feels alive. Next, check out lithography to see how it works.

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