Untitled

Untitled

Sam Francis

1964

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is mostly blues and purples on a white background. The top half has a thick, wavy shape in deep blue, while the bottom half looks like a messy, layered splash of darker colors. Tiny dots and streaks scatter around, making it feel loose and fast. The paint looks like it was applied in quick, uneven strokes—almost like it was poured or splattered. The edges are rough, not clean. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.

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