Untitled (Blue Balls from Cross #9) 1963

"Untitled (Blue Balls from Cross #9)" is an abstract painting by Sam Francis, a prominent American Abstract Expressionist artist. Created in 1963, this work exemplifies Francis's signature style, characterized by vibrant colors, gestural brushstrokes, and a sense of dynamism. The painting features bold, biomorphic shapes, primarily in blue, on a white background, with accents of yellow and black. Francis's bold use of color and energetic application of paint create a visually arresting and emotionally charged composition, leaving the viewer to interpret the abstract forms and colors as they choose.