Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonne of Canvas and Panel Paintings, 1946-1994 - Edited by Debra Burchett-Lere with featured essay by William C. Agee (Hardcover, New)

This innovative and long-awaited catalogue raisonne brings together, for the first time, all the known paintings on canvas and panel of California-born abstract expressionist Sam Francis (1923-1994) and offers a comprehensive chronicle of his artistic journey. One of the twentieth century's leading interpreters of light and color, Francis maintained studios not only in New York and Los Angeles, but also in Paris, Bern, and Tokyo, making his reach truly international. Elegantly boxed, "The Sam Francis catalogue raisonne" includes a richly illustrated book with informative texts and two DVDs with authoritative entries for the canvas and panel paintings in an easily browsable, groundbreaking format. It offers the ultimate reference on this artist and a vital research tool. This title features color images and documentation for all 1,850-plus paintings on canvas and panel by Francis (hundreds reproduced for the first time) on two DVDs. This is a lavish book with an extended essay by Francis scholar William C. Agee and a biographical timeline by catalogue raisonne editor Debra Burchett-Lere. This title includes: a rare footage of Francis at work, writings by the artist, and descriptions of his studios and techniques; access to electronic updates as they become available; and, easily searchable information in a groundbreaking, twenty-first-century format.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	Debra Burchett-Lere
Contributors:	William C Agee
Dimensions:	305 x 254 x 91mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	320
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-26430-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Individual artists > General
LSN:	0-520-26430-4
Barcode:	9780520264304

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