“The personal lives of painters are tragic and inevitable and do not explain the artist. For the artist is his work and no longer human.”
Quote by Sam Francis
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Sam Francis
Sam Francis was an influential American painter known for his abstract expressionist works. Born on June 25, 1923, in San Francisco, California, Francis's career spanned over four decades, during which he produced a significant body of work that explored the relationship between color, form, and space. His paintings are characterized by their vibrant colors and lyrical compositions, which reflect his deep engagement with the natural world and the philosophical underpinnings of his art. Francis passed away on November 4, 1994. more
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