


Untitled
1987
Unique 23-color aquatint trial proof and collage additions of future lithograph edition of 20, on Rives BFK paper
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- Unique 23-color aquatint trial proof and collage additions of future lithograph edition of 20, on Rives BFK paper
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Helen Frankenthaler
American · b. 1928

Frankenthaler's prints and paintings share Francis's signature use of pooling, dripping color on white grounds with a lyrical spontaneity. Her lithographs similarly feature vibrant chromatic bursts balanced against open white space in a gestural abstract idiom.

Joan Mitchell
American · b. 1925

Mitchell's abstract works feature explosive clusters of vivid primary and secondary color marks radiating outward from energetic central compositions, closely mirroring the dynamic splatter and burst quality seen in this Francis lithograph. Her prints on paper also demonstrate the same balance of chromatic intensity against generous white negative space.

Paul Jenkins
American · b. 1923

Jenkins created gestural abstract works built around flowing pours and pooling of vivid color on white grounds, producing compositions with circular and radial color forms strikingly similar to the central burst and circular elements in this Francis lithograph. His printmaking equally emphasized luminous color explosions anchored by fluid organic shapes.
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