Black and Red
- Artist
- Sam Francis
- Date
- 1950 - 1953
- Style
- Color field painting
- Genre
- Abstract
"Black and Red" by Samuel Lewis Francis exemplifies his mastery of Abstract art through a striking Color field painting approach. Using Oil paints, Francis explores bold, flat expanses of black and red, emphasizing the power of color and form over specific subject matter. This piece reflects his interest in the emotional and visual impact of simple, large color blocks, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay of hues and the visceral response they evoke. As a pioneering American painter and printmaker, Francis's work continues to influence contemporary abstract art.
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