Sam Francis Vintage 1985 Abstract Expressionist French "In Lovely Blueness" Framed Lithograph Print Poster

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This Sam Francis rare vintage 1985 Abstract Expressionist lithograph print large custom framed French museum poster " In Lovely Blueness … Read more This Sam Francis rare vintage 1985 Abstract Expressionist lithograph print large custom framed French museum poster " In Lovely Blueness " 1955, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection. The large lithograph print museum poster is published by The Centre Georges Pompidou Musee national D'art Moderne Paris, printed in France in 1985 by Flammarion, Paris for the Pompidou Collections Permanentes. It features an original Abstract Expressionist artwork created by Francis in 1955 - 1957 titled " In Lovely Blueness No.1 ".

Samuel Lewis Francis ( 1923 - 1994 ) was an American Modernist painter and printmaker. He was an important part of the Post War Abstract Expressionist movement among fellow artists including Mark Rothko, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler , who were increasingly interested in the expressive use of color. Francis is credited with helping secure the international recognition for Post War Abstract American painting. His work has been seen most often and best understood in Europe and Japan.

Artworks by Sam Francis have been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions. The artworks are included in the international Museum collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art New York, The Kunstmuseum Basel, The Idemitsu Museum of Arts Tokyo, and The Centre Pompidou Musée D'art Moderne Paris among many others.

In the mid 1950's Francis created a succession of monumentally scaled paintings informed by a variety of artistic sources, including Abstract Expressionism and French Impressionism. With their spontaneous brushwork and lyrical interplay of primary hues, these paintings established Francis as one of the foremost colorists of the Post War era. He often found inspiration in literary works and kept a notebook containing titles of books and verses. he named this artwork " In Lovely Blueness No.1 " after a poem by the German Romantic writer Friedrich Holderlin, hoping to capture the poem's sublime imagery and prophetic vision.

The rare out of print large format framed Abstract Expressionist museum poster measures 47 1/2" W X 31 1/4" H X 1" D. It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a classic Modern white matte eggshell finish wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent condition. The poster print is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age and light signs of surface handling. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less