Untitled (SF 64-171) 1964

"Untitled (SF 64-171)" is a 1964 work by American abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. The painting features bold strokes of vibrant colors, such as blue, red, yellow, and purple, set against a stark white background. The colors appear to have been applied with a quick and energetic gesture, leaving traces of drips and splatters that contribute to the painting’s dynamic and spontaneous feel. Francis's work often explored the expressive power of color and form, seeking to evoke emotional responses in the viewer. His use of bright, contrasting colors and gestural brushwork are characteristic of Abstract Expressionism, a movement that emerged in the 1940s and emphasized the intuitive and subjective nature of art.