{"product_id":"untitled-sf-84-045-sam-francis","title":"Untitled (SF 84-045) - Sam Francis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking abstract work by Sam Francis, featuring a gestural circular form in deep blue tones against a stark white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam Francis, a central figure in the development of post-war American abstraction, produced this work in 1984. The composition is dominated by a singular, circular form rendered in varying densities of blue pigment. Francis often explored the relationship between colour and the physical void of the canvas, a practice influenced by his extensive travels and interest in Eastern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this piece, the application of paint suggests a fluid, gestural movement. The artist uses the viscosity of the medium to create depth, where darker, saturated tones contrast with lighter, translucent washes. Splatters of pigment surround the central motif, adding a sense of kinetic energy to the otherwise contained circular structure. The white ground remains active, functioning as a necessary component of the overall balance rather than mere negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis was known for his ability to manipulate light through colour, a technique he refined throughout his career. His work often avoids rigid geometric constraints, opting instead for organic, floating forms that appear to expand or contract within the frame. This particular study demonstrates his command over the medium, showing how controlled application can result in a sense of spontaneity. The work reflects his focus on the materiality of paint and the interaction between hue and luminosity. By stripping away representational elements, the artist invites the viewer to engage directly with the visual properties of the work, such as the texture of the brushwork and the layering of the blue tones. This print captures the nuances of the original surface, maintaining the integrity of the artist's process and the specific tonal qualities of the 1984 composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reflections-v-helen-frankenthaler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eReflections V by Helen Frankenthaler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hero-and-leander-to-christopher-marlowe-cy-twombly\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHero and Leander (To Christopher Marlowe) by Cy Twombly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sam-francis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSam Francis prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sam Francis","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147036590415,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147039441231,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147039473999,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147039506767,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147039539535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147039572303,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147039605071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147039637839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147039670607,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147039703375,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147039736143,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147039768911,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-SF-84-045-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792125106758.jpg?v=1792291761","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/untitled-sf-84-045-sam-francis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}