{"product_id":"coral-lyre-nine-sam-francis","title":"Coral Lyre Nine - Sam Francis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1973 lithograph by Sam Francis, featuring gestural colour clusters and an expansive central void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral Lyre Nine is a lithograph by the American artist Sam Francis, produced in 1973. Francis is known for his engagement with the physical properties of paint and the spatial dynamics of the canvas. This work demonstrates his interest in the relationship between colour, light, and the void. The composition is structured around a central, open space, which is framed by clusters of gestural marks and splatters. These peripheral forms suggest a sense of expansion, drawing the eye outward from the centre toward the edges of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features a palette of saturated tones, including deep reds, blues, and greens, which contrast against the stark white ground. Francis often utilised the white of the paper as an active element, rather than a passive background. In this piece, the white space functions as a source of light, interacting with the surrounding colour fields. The application of ink varies from dense, layered patches to fine, scattered droplets, creating a sense of movement and energy. This technique reflects the artist's background in Abstract Expressionism and his later explorations into printmaking, where he experimented with the possibilities of lithographic stone and plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam Francis spent significant periods of his career in Paris, Tokyo, and California, and his work often synthesises these diverse influences. His approach to abstraction is characterised by a balance between spontaneity and deliberate arrangement. Coral Lyre Nine captures this tension, as the seemingly random splatters are contained within a loose, rectangular structure. The work invites the viewer to observe the interplay of form and emptiness, a recurring theme in the artist's body of work. As a fine art print, it offers a clear view into the technical precision and aesthetic concerns that defined his practice during the 1970s.\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\/reflections-v-helen-frankenthaler\" 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;\"\u003eReflections V by Helen Frankenthaler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quarzeat-cy-twombly\" 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;\"\u003eQuarzeat by Cy Twombly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sam-francis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSam Francis artwork →\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":59147203248463,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147204297039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147204329807,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147204362575,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147204395343,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147204428111,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147204460879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147204493647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147204526415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147204559183,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147204591951,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147204624719,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Coral-Lyre-Nine_Poster_CompositorV1_1792125548487.jpg?v=1792295833","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/coral-lyre-nine-sam-francis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}