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Sam Francis

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Description

Maker

Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)

Title

Composition

Year

1960

Medium

  • Poster paint on textured medium weight wove sketchpad paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Poster paint on textured medium weight wove sketchpad paper

Materials

poster paint

Supports

  • Textured medium weight wove sketchpad paper

Dimensions

43.6 x 32.8 cm (17 3/16 x 12 15/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and dated in pen on verso in LC:Sam Francis July 1960

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Charles Z. Offin Art Fund

Object Number

72.001

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Tradition and Innovation in American Watercolors
Jan 27, 1999 – Apr 11, 1999

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Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)
Composition, 1960
Poster paint on textured medium weight wove sketchpad paper
43.6 x 32.8 cm (17 3/16 x 12 15/16 inches)
Gift of the Charles Z. Offin Art Fund 72.001

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