Sam Francis was an American painter celebrated for his vibrant, expressive abstractions that helped define postwar American art. Often associated with Abstract Expressionism and Lyrical Abstraction, Francis developed a distinctive style marked by fluid gestures, radiant color fields, and a dynamic interplay between space and spontaneity.

After serving as a pilot in World War II and suffering a serious spinal injury, Francis began painting during a long hospital recovery—a transformative period that set the stage for his artistic evolution. Deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy, French modernism, and American abstraction, he studied with Mark Rothko and Clyfford Still before establishing his own international presence.

Francis’s work often features bursts of color surrounded by white space, reflecting his fascination with light, movement, and the void. He worked across the globe—from Paris to Tokyo to Los Angeles—absorbing cultural influences that shaped his fluid, cosmopolitan approach.

Throughout his career, Francis remained a prolific creator and exhibitor. His paintings are held in major institutions worldwide, and his legacy continues to inspire with its fusion of color, consciousness, and global vision.

Price on Request.