This innovative and long-awaited catalogue raisonne brings together, for the first time, all the known paintings on canvas and panel of California-born abstract expressionist Sam Francis (1923-1994) and offers a comprehensive chronicle of his artistic journey. One of the twentieth century's leading interpreters of light and color, Francis maintained studios not only in New York and Los Angeles, but also in Paris, Bern, and Tokyo, making his reach truly international. Elegantly boxed, "The Sam Francis catalogue raisonne" ...
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This innovative and long-awaited catalogue raisonne brings together, for the first time, all the known paintings on canvas and panel of California-born abstract expressionist Sam Francis (1923-1994) and offers a comprehensive chronicle of his artistic journey. One of the twentieth century's leading interpreters of light and color, Francis maintained studios not only in New York and Los Angeles, but also in Paris, Bern, and Tokyo, making his reach truly international. Elegantly boxed, "The Sam Francis catalogue raisonne" includes a richly illustrated book with informative texts and two DVDs with authoritative entries for the canvas and panel paintings in an easily browsable, groundbreaking format. It offers the ultimate reference on this artist and a vital research tool. This title features color images and documentation for all 1,850-plus paintings on canvas and panel by Francis (hundreds reproduced for the first time) on two DVDs. This is a lavish book with an extended essay by Francis scholar William C. Agee and a biographical timeline by catalogue raisonne editor Debra Burchett-Lere. This title includes: a rare footage of Francis at work, writings by the artist, and descriptions of his studios and techniques; access to electronic updates as they become available; and, easily searchable information in a groundbreaking, twenty-first-century format.
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As New. 0520264304. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--HARDCOVER-with 2 DVD. 320 pages. Description: "This innovative and long-awaited catalogue raisonné brings together, for the first time, all the known paintings on canvas and panel of California-born abstract expressionist Sam Francis (1923-1994) and offers a comprehensive chronicle of his artistic journey. One of the twentieth century's leading interpreters of light and color, Francis maintained studios not only in New York and Los Angeles, but also in Paris, Bern, and Tokyo, making his reach truly international. Elegantly boxed, the Sam Francis catalogue raisonné includes a richly illustrated book with informative texts and two DVDs with authoritative entries for the canvas and panel paintings in an easily browsable, groundbreaking format. It offers the ultimate reference on this artist and a vital research tool."--with a bonus offer--May be either: out of print (OOP) and extremely rare in this pristine condition; signed by author or contributor; or a first or special edition.
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VG+ Cream-colored boards with color illustration and black and orange lettering; 352 pp.; richly illustrated (DVDs not included). This innovative and long-awaited catalogue raisonné brings together, for the first time, all the known paintings on canvas and panel of California-born abstract expressionist Sam Francis (1923–1994) and offers a comprehensive chronicle of his artistic journey. One of the twentieth century's leading interpreters of light and color, Francis maintained studios not only in New York and Los Angeles, but also in Paris, Bern, and Tokyo, making his reach truly international. --Sam Francis Foundation Website NOTE: 2 DVDs are NOT included in this title-removed before our acquisition.
