Arctic 70n 20e
Creative Rationale
Over the Svalbard archipelago in the high Arctic, where the Greenland Sea meets the polar ice, an intense low-pressure system churns with surprising warmth - nearly 10 degrees above the seasonal average. The strong westerly winds at nearly 15 m/s and the deep atmospheric depression inspire a composition where vibrant color pools gather at the canvas edges like storm fronts, while the central space breathes with luminous negative areas. The unexpected Arctic warmth translates into saturated oranges and magentas that splash against cooler blues, creating the energetic yet spacious quality of Francis's late color-field works.
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.
Arctic 70n 20e
Sam Francis — 2026-03-22-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included