Sam Francis's 1953 painting Big Red donated to MoMA by the Rockefellers

Sam Francis's 1953 oil painting Big Red, measuring 120 by 76-1/4 inches, entered the collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. David Rockefeller. The artwork, created by the American abstract expressionist, is documented with copyright held by the Sam Francis Foundation in California and Artists Rights Society in New York as of 2010. This acquisition was recorded on artcritical's website on November 20, 2010, highlighting a significant donation to a major institution. The painting exemplifies Francis's vibrant, large-scale abstract style from the mid-20th century. Its inclusion in MoMA's holdings underscores the museum's commitment to postwar American art. The Rockefellers' contribution supports public access to key works from this period. The entry provides basic provenance and rights information without further commentary.