Europe 30n 15w
30°N, 15°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-09
Sam Francis2026-08-09Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Atlantic waters west of Morocco and the Canary Islands, moderate winds and high pressure create conditions ripe for Francis's signature explosive energy contained within structured boundaries. The high relative humidity (92%) and substantial pressure gradient drive dense, saturated color pools that accumulate at the canvas edges, while the moderate wind speed of 7.2 m/s pushes gestural splatters inward without overwhelming the composition. The cool temperature anomaly translates to a palette dominated by deep ultramarines and viridians, punctuated by warm cadmium accents that suggest the distant African coast.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.