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Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud, Derriere le Miroir (after)
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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph after Francis Bacon (1909–1992), titled Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud, originates from the historic 1966 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 162. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, this composition captures Bacon’s haunting psychological intensity and his signature distortion of form. In Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud, Bacon explores the tension between vulnerability and violence, achieving a visceral sense of presence and motion that reflects his mastery of postwar existential figuration. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm). As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized publication format. The edition preserves Bacon’s raw painterly language and expressive dynamism, affirming his profound influence on 20th-century British and European art. Artwork Details: Artist: After Francis Bacon (1909–1992) Title: Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud, from Derriere le Miroir, No. 162, 1966 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1966 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1966 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 162, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This issue of Derriere le Miroir, dedicated to Francis Bacon, includes a luxury edition printed in CL numbered examples on velin de Rives. About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, and Francis Bacon. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot and Arte, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was an Irish-born British painter whose emotionally charged, existential imagery made him one of the most powerful and influential artists of the 20th century. Born in Dublin and largely self-taught, Bacon rose to prominence in postwar London with a style defined by raw human emotion, distorted anatomy, and psychological intensity. His paintings—screaming popes, crucifixions, and tormented figures confined in abstract spaces—confront the fragility and brutality of the human condition with unflinching honesty. Influenced by the innovations of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Bacon absorbed the lessons of modernism while forging a distinctly personal vision rooted in emotion rather than abstraction. His dialogue with these masters helped shape a new visual language for the 20th century, one that bridged modernist experimentation and psychological realism. His legacy extends through later artists such as Banksy, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, and Jasper Johns, whose conceptual daring and exploration of identity reflect Bacon's enduring influence on contemporary art. His masterpieces are held in major museum collections worldwide, including Tate Britain, MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Centre Pompidou. The highest price ever paid for a Francis Bacon artwork is approximately $142.4 million USD, achieved in November 2013 at Christie's New York for Three Studies of Lucian Freud (1969). Francis Bacon lithograph, Bacon Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud, Bacon Derriere le Miroir, Bacon Maeght Editeur Paris, Bacon Mourlot Freres, Bacon 1966 edition, Bacon figurative expressionism, Bacon postwar modernism, Bacon collectible lithograph, Bacon British painter, Bacon Maeght Paris publication.

Creation Year:
1966
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Francis Bacon (1909 - 1992, British, Irish)
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216702102