Sam Francis
- January 10, 2024
- Painter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sam Francis |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 25, 1923(1923-06-25) |
| Age | 101 |
| Date Of Death | 1994-11-04 |
| Birthplace | San Mateo |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Sam Francis Biography
| Name | Sam Francis |
| Birthday | Jun 25 |
| Birth Year | 1923 |
| Place Of Birth | San Mateo |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | Samuel Augustus Francis, Sr, Katherine Lewis Francis |
| Spouse | Teruko Yokoi , Muriel Goodwin , Vera Miller |
| Children(s) | Kayo Francis Malik |
Sam Francis is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on June 25, 1923 in San Mateo, California, United States. Painter and printmaker renowned for his work such as “Black and Red” and “Symphony in Blue.” The artist’s posthumous death established a record in the year 2010 when his painting from 1957, “Middle Blue,” sold for $6,354,500 during an auction.
He was inspired by the abstract painting of He was influenced by the work of abstract painter Mark Rothko..
His mother was a big influence on his passion in the arts and her passing in 1935 had a profound impact on his work. The couple was divorced five times, and had four children.
Sam Francis Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Painter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Sam Francis is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Francis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied botany, psychology and medical sciences at the University of California, Berkeley as well as serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
Sam Francis is the focus of the 2010 documentary film “The Painter Sam Francis” by filmmaker and artist Jeffrey Perkins.
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Who is Sam Francis Dating?
According to our records, Sam Francis married to Teruko Yokoi , Muriel Goodwin , Vera Miller. As of December 1, 2023, Sam Francis’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Sam Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sam Francis celebrates birthday on June 25 of every year.
How did Sam Francis paint?
Throughout most of his career, Francis avoided the New York art scene, preferring to live and work in Paris, Tokyo and California. He was unrestrained by trends. He used the techniques associated with action painting, such as dripping, pouring and splattering, and also used staining and worked with traditional brushes.
Where was Sam Francis born?
San Mateo, CA
What is the purpose of abstract expressionism?
Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artist’s liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means.
What medium did Sam Francis use?
Forms
Who was the first artist?
More than 65,000 years ago, a Neanderthal reached out and made strokes in red ochre on the wall of a cave, and in doing so, became the first known artist on Earth, scientists claim.