South America 45s 70w
Creative Rationale
Over the stormy waters of Patagonia near the southern Chilean coast, where the Andes meet the Pacific, a powerful low-pressure system churns with remarkable intensity. The extremely low pressure of 937.4 Pa creates a gravitational pull in the composition, drawing saturated blues and purples into dense, swirling masses, while the strong 13.1 m/s winds from the southeast generate explosive bursts of color that scatter across the canvas. The cold temperature and high humidity manifest as crystalline whites and silvers that pool at the edges, leaving luminous breathing space in Francis's signature style, punctuated by precipitation-inspired splatters of translucent color.
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.
South America 45s 70w
Sam Francis — 2026-03-22-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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