Francis created this vibrant color lithograph during a pivotal period when he was exploring the medium's potential for capturing his signature explosive paint handling and chromatic intensity. SF. 240 demonstrates the artist's masterful translation of his painterly vocabulary into the more structured realm of printmaking, maintaining the spontaneous energy that defined his large-scale canvases. Numbered 16/20, this work exemplifies Francis's commitment to printmaking as a serious extension of his studio practice rather than mere reproduction.