Region 60s 0e
Creative Rationale
This composition captures the turbulent waters of the Southern Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, a remote expanse of Antarctic waters where powerful westerly winds create constant motion. The moderate wind speed of 11.7 m/s and dynamic pressure gradient inspire energetic color bursts that pool at the composition's edges, while the high humidity and near-freezing temperatures manifest as luminous blues and whites that seem to glow against darker undertones. Following Sam Francis's approach of explosive energy contained within structured chaos, the painting uses the substantial visual interest score to justify bold saturated fields of color that dance between order and turbulence.
License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.
Region 60s 0e
Sam Francis — 2026-03-17-020350
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included