Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) "Affiche Moderna Museet, Stockholm"
1960. Lithograph in colors. Pencil signed 'Francis' and numbered '2/75' (lower left).
37 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.
Anderson Gallery, Buffalo, NY. Anderson Family Trust.

Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)
Samuel Lewis Francis was an American painter and printmaker. He was initially influenced by the work of abstract expressionists such as Mark Rothko, Arshile Gorky, and Clyfford Still. Francis’ loose style was most influenced by the work of Jackson Pollock. He later became loosely associated with the second generation of abstract expressionists, including Joan Mitchell and Helen Frankenthaler. After 1980, the formal structure of the grid gradually disappeared from Francis’ work. He was extremely active as a printmaker, creating numerous etchings, lithographs, and monotypes.

Half-inch tear to lower left hand corner margin and some water staining to upper left hand margin, otherwise very good.