Image

Sam Francis

Composition

Description

Maker

Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)

Title

Composition

Year

1963

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

lithograph

Supports

Dimensions

45.1 x 53.3 cm (17 3/4 x 21 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed in pencil in center along bottom: "Printer's Proof, Bon a trier, Sam Francis"

Verso:numbered in pencil above Tamarind chop:778

Marks: Watermark:BFK Blindstamps in bottom center:Tamarind Institute chopmark (bell-shape) Jason Leese chopmark (stylized JL)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Membership Fund

Object Number

66.318

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

A Special Genius
Contemporary American Graphics from the Museum's Collection
Sep 01, 1976 – Oct 03, 1976
New Acquisitions 1966-1967
Sep 01, 1967 – Oct 29, 1967

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Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)
Composition, 1963
lithograph
45.1 x 53.3 cm (17 3/4 x 21 inches) (plate)
Museum Membership Fund 66.318

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