A vibrant and gestural work on paper, this piece by Sam Francis bursts with his signature splashes and blooms of rich color set against expansive areas of luminous white. The gouache medium lends the work a dense, opaque quality, allowing the dynamic marks to radiate with intensity and depth. Evoking the sun-drenched energy and sprawling vitality of its namesake city, the composition reflects Francis's deep connection to Los Angeles and his mastery of lyrical abstraction.