“Green Buddha (L. L261; SF-337; G. 1157)” is a lithograph created by the artist Sam Francis between the years 1982 and 1985. This work belongs to the Abstract Expressionism art movement and falls within the abstract genre.
The artwork presents a vibrant and dynamic composition through the use of various hues of green and subtle interlacing colors. Dominated by the color green, likely representative of the title “Green Buddha,” the lithograph exhibits Francis’s characteristic exploration of form and color. The abstract nature of the artwork allows for multiple interpretations, inviting the viewer to engage with the piece on a more personal and emotional level. The fluidity of the brushstrokes and the seamless blending of colors illustrate the energy and spontaneity that are hallmark traits of Abstract Expressionism. This lithograph exemplifies Sam Francis’s innovative approach to visual expression, marrying organic forms with intense chromatic variations.
