Francis King: A Pioneer of Color Field Painting Francis King stands as a singular figure in the realm of British abstract expressionism, an artist whose distinctive approach to color and composition has cemented his place within the canon of mid-century modern art. Born circa 1934, King’s artistic legacy speaks volumes about his dedication to exploring the expressive potential of pigment itself. While biographical details remain relatively sparse—primarily centered around his formative years spent in Pittsburgh—his journey from a student of traditional realism to a master of abstraction is a…