Sam Francis
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Summary
Sam Francis was born on June 25, 1923[1], in San Mateo[2]. He died on November 4, 1994[3], in Santa Monica[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], graphic artist[7], illustrator[8], and lithographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (865 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Teruko Yokoi[11], Muriel Goodwin[12], Mako Idemitsu[13], Margaret Francis[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Occupation: artist[16]
- Field of work: painting[17], lithography[18], erotic art[19], visual arts[20]
- Educated at: Nishimachi International School[21], San Mateo High School[22], University of California, Berkeley[23], San Francisco Art Institute[24]
- Notable work: Untitled (Black Clouds)[25]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[26]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[27]
- Influenced by: Clyfford Still[28], Jackson Pollock[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Movement: abstract expressionism[31]
- Commons category: Sam Francis[32]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[33]
- Residence: Southern California[34], Paris[35], Manchester[36], Tokyo[37]
- Family name: Francis[38]
- Given name: Sam[39]
- Work location: Paris[40]
- Medical condition: Pott disease[41], renal tuberculosis[42]
- Student of: David Park[43], Clyfford Still[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Participant in: Documenta II[46], Documenta III[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Birth name: Samuel Lewis Francis[49]
- Represented by: Artists Rights Society[50]
Why It Matters
Sam Francis has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Sam Francis born?
Sam Francis was born in San Mateo[2].
Where did Sam Francis die?
Sam Francis died in Santa Monica[4].
Who was Sam Francis married to?
Sam Francis's spouses include Teruko Yokoi[11], Muriel Goodwin[12], Mako Idemitsu[13], and Margaret Francis[14].
What did Sam Francis do for work?
Sam Francis worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], graphic artist[7], illustrator[8], and lithographer[9].
Where did Sam Francis go to school?
Sam Francis was educated at Nishimachi International School[21], San Mateo High School[22], University of California, Berkeley[23], and San Francisco Art Institute[24].
What awards did Sam Francis receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[26].