Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller.

Charles David Francis
A Rose is a Rose - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas

late 20th Century

$1,200
$1,50020% Off
£910.15
£1,150.3020% Off
€1,090.13
€1,375.4720% Off
CA$1,727.88
CA$2,151.7420% Off
A$1,767.87
A$2,174.9920% Off
CHF 1,002.79
CHF 1,269.4220% Off
MX$22,660.35
MX$28,584.6720% Off
NOK 11,499.95
NOK 14,278.3720% Off
SEK 11,986.65
SEK 15,229.2520% Off
DKK 8,148.83
DKK 10,281.1820% Off

About the Item

A Rose is a Rose - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas Bold sculptural composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This piece is textured and sculptural, built up with layers of paint, cloth, and other objects. This piece has Francis' signature freestyle composition, with circles in multiple corners. Layers of paint are built up to create depth and visual interest. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Canvas size: 18"H x 24"W Charles David "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018) was an artist from Santa Cruz, California. He worked in acrylic and stained glass, specifically because the two methods are so dissimilar: "My paintings are very loose and expressive while my stained glass is structured and very much "within the lines". Painting is an exploration and discovery process. I put paint down in many layers until I produce an image I find exciting. In contrast, my stained glass requires a lot of planning and very exacting execution."
  • Creator:
    Charles David Francis (1951 - 2018, American)
  • Creation Year:
    late 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good to excellent condition. UV-resistant varnish applied.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH92961stDibs: LU54214517742

More From This Seller

View All
"Foundation" - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas

"Foundation" - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

"Foundation" - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas Bold sculptural composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This piece is te...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Other Medium

Biology-Inspired Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

Biology-Inspired Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

Biology-Inspired Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended col...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Barbara" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

"Barbara" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

"Barbara" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Titled "Barbara" per...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Galactic Expressions - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

Galactic Expressions - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

Galactic Expressions - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). The backg...

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Aria" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Composition on Canvas

"Aria" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Composition on Canvas

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

"Aria" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Composition on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of tissue pap...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media, Tissue Paper

"Magnetic Personality" Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

"Magnetic Personality" Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Canvas

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

"Magnetic Personality" Abstract Galactic Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended co...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

You May Also Like

About The Rose # II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

About The Rose # II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Elisa Costa

Located in Yardley, PA

This work belongs to the series Soul Melody. A series of works inspired by music, musicality, affections, silence. In this work, I explore the interiority, the codes of words, th...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed

colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed

By Alayna Rose

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Let It Happen" is an oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the piece lower right. This abstract painting features a variety of gestural and expressionist marks in various colors--green, blue, orange, white, black--over a background of bright red and pink. Artwork Size: 14" x 11" Custom framing is available. Artist Bio: Alayna Rose is a painter, jewelry designer and former illustrator. Her fashion jewelry has been featured in exclusive boutiques from Hawaii to the East Coast. In 1987 she was featured as an outstanding new designer in Accessories Magazine. Her copper enameled designs have been exhibited in shows in New York City, Chicago and other major venues in the United States. From 1990-2007 she was Vice President of a design company that specialized in illustrations for patent applications, trademarks and technical art. She studied with Gary Rosine, former department chair of Cardinal Stritch University’s Visual Studies Program, Kenn Kwint, nationally recognized Wisconsin painter and was mentored by one of Wisconsin’s most celebrated sculptors, Mary Nohl...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rose 2 (Abstract painting)

Rose 2 (Abstract painting)

By Frédéric Prat

Located in London, GB

Rose 2 (Abstract painting) Acrylic on canvas — Unframed. Frédéric Prat is a French abstract painter who studied at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, graduating...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Md Tokon - Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose 2, Painting 2023

Md Tokon - Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose 2, Painting 2023

By Md Tokon

Located in Greenwich, CT

Collection: Beyond the Horizon Acrylic on canvas Md Tokon's style has reflected the art of American Abstract Expressionists. Md Tokon spent his early years in Jhenidah and Dhaka. Th...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed

colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed

By Alayna Rose

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Pace III" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting on the side. This painting features a variety of abstract marks in green, yellow, purp...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed

colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed

By Alayna Rose

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"To Look Again #1" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting in the lower left. This painting features a variety of abstract marks in brigh...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil