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Original lithograph on BFK Rives paper - Hand signed and numbered in pencil // Self Portrait (SF-051) by Sam Francis, created in 1976, is a limited edition lithograph that presents a highly abstracted and expressive depiction of the artist’s face. The image features a network of bold, gestural strokes and splattered ink that form a smiling visage, rendered in shades of black and gray. The chaotic yet deliberate arrangement of marks suggests both movement and contemplation, blending spontaneity with control. The fragmented quality of the portrait reflects Francis's exploration of abstract expressionism, where the emotional resonance of line and form takes precedence over traditional representational accuracy. This work encapsulates Francis's dynamic approach to portraiture, using abstraction to explore the complexity of identity.
Self Portrait (SF-051), 1976
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Original lithograph on BFK Rives paper - Hand signed and numbered in pencil // Self Portrait (SF-051) by Sam Francis, created in 1976, is a limited edition lithograph that presents a highly abstracted and expressive depiction of the artist’s face. The image features a network of bold, gestural strokes and splattered ink that form a smiling visage, rendered in shades of black and gray. The chaotic yet deliberate arrangement of marks suggests both movement and contemplation, blending spontaneity with control. The fragmented quality of the portrait reflects Francis's exploration of abstract expressionism, where the emotional resonance of line and form takes precedence over traditional representational accuracy. This work encapsulates Francis's dynamic approach to portraiture, using abstraction to explore the complexity of identity.
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