Self-Portrait 1973

"Self-Portrait" is a 1973 lithograph by American abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. Francis is known for his bold use of color, which is evident in this simplified, almost childlike rendering of his own face. Executed in a single color, likely a shade of red, the artist uses a drip technique to create the distinct features of his portrait. The artist's use of bold lines to capture his likeness in this print, suggests a sense of immediacy and freedom.