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Yes, Francis Bacon did indeed make prints. He released 36 of his canvas paintings to be distributed in print form. Panels from Study From a Bullfight are among Bacon’s top prints that often come up at auctions, and were in print until the 1990s. Shop a selection of Francis Bacon’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Francis Bacon, signed 182/250 offset lithograph, study of the human body, 1980
By Francis Bacon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Rare, striking signed Francis Bacon lithograph from 1980, number 182 / 250.
Details of the work are as follows:
Francis Bacon (irish, 1909 ...
Category
20th Century Abstract Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Francis Bacon (1909–1992) - Color etching and aquatint on Guarro laid paper
By Francis Bacon
Located in Varese, IT
Color etching and aquatint on Guarro laid paper, edited in 1981.
Limited edition, numbered as: 24/99
Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner.
Very good conditions.
Plate si...
Category
1980s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Etching
l'Homme au lavabo [Figure at a Washbasin]
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
Etching and aquatint in colours on Arches paper
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
Image: 47.5 x 36.3 cm, Sheet: 67.5 x 52 cm, Framed: 87.9 x 71.7 cm
Edition of 46
...
Category
1870s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print
By Francis Bacon
Located in San Rafael, CA
Francis Bacon (British, 1909-1992)
Three Studies for Self Portrait, c. 1981
Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper
Edition 81/150 with Arabic numbering. There were also 25 H.C. (...
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Study for a Bullfight, Triptych 1987
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
Original lithograph in colours on Arches watermarked paper, with full margins, framed
Central panel from the triptych of the same title
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on...
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Portrait de Michel Leiris
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
Etching and aquatint in colours on Arches paper
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
68 x 52 cm, 71.8 x 56.8 cm (framed)
Edition 98 of 100
Michel Leiris (1901-1990) ...
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint