{"product_id":"2-pri-rain-sam-francis","title":"#2 Pri-Rain - Sam Francis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1957 abstract composition by Sam Francis, featuring his signature use of negative space, primary colours, and fluid, gestural mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam Francis, an American painter associated with the second generation of Abstract Expressionism, produced #2 Pri-Rain in 1957. This work displays the artist's characteristic approach to the canvas, where large areas of negative space are balanced by clusters of colour. Francis spent significant time in Paris and Japan, and these experiences informed his unique synthesis of Western gestural painting and Eastern concepts of emptiness or 'ma'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a central void, a hallmark of his mid-century output. Around the edges, the artist employs a variety of techniques, including drips, splatters, and broad, sweeping brushstrokes. The palette consists of primary colours, such as yellow, blue, and red, alongside deeper tones that anchor the corners of the frame. The paint application varies from thin, translucent washes to thicker, more opaque marks, creating a sense of movement across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the dense, all-over compositions of some of his contemporaries, Francis allows the white ground of the canvas to function as an active element. The arrangement of marks suggests a peripheral focus, drawing the eye toward the centre while simultaneously pushing it back out toward the edges. This specific work reflects his interest in light and atmospheric effects, which he explored throughout his career. The interaction between the controlled drips and the more expansive, fluid shapes demonstrates his technical precision. This print captures the texture and luminosity of the original oil painting, providing a clear view of the artist's mark-making process and his command of colour relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dynamic-universe-xxiv-romul-nutiu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDynamic Universe XXIV - Romul Nutiu — Romul Nutiu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sam Francis","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887605518671,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887617511759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887617544527,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/2-Pri-Rain_Poster_CompositorV1_1790359353126.jpg?v=1790359809","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/2-pri-rain-sam-francis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}