Arctic 70n 20w
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean northeast of Greenland, where the polar ice meets the endless sea, harsh conditions create a landscape of extremes. The moderate wind and crushing low pressure system drive energetic splashes of color across the composition, while the severe cold and near-saturated humidity manifest as crystalline blues and whites that pool at the canvas edges. The temperature anomaly of 23K warmer than normal suggests an unusual Arctic thaw, inspiring unexpected warm undertones bleeding through the dominant cool palette.
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 20w
Sam Francis — 2026-03-23-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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