How did Francis Bacon influence art?

The emotional intensity of Francis Bacon’s work continues to inspire artists today. Bacon was a British painter and printmaker whose works are figurative, often contortive, and even somewhat disturbing. His goal was to create art that revealed what was behind the human facade and to evoke strong feelings in the viewer. Find a collection of Francis Bacon paintings and prints on 1stDibs.

Did Francis Bacon make prints?

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.

How much is a Francis Bacon painting worth?

How much a Francis Bacon painting is worth depends on its condition, size, history and other characteristics. In 2013, his piece Three Studies of Lucian Freud sold for more than $142 million at auction. At the time, it was the most expensive painting ever to be sold. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909, the prominent British painter and printmaker created controversial art until his death in 1992. Bacon's oil paintings simultaneously repel and intrigue the viewer with their bold, grotesque figures. To obtain an estimated value for any Bacon piece you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Francis Bacon art.

Francis Bacon Lithograph

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Lithograph, Offset

Francis BaconLying Woman - Original vintage lithograph poster, Maeght 1966, 1966

$228

Lying Woman - Original vintage lithograph poster, Maeght 1966

By Francis Bacon

Located in Paris, IDF

Francis BACON (after) Lying Woman Original vintage lithograph poster On heavy paper 71 x 45 cm (c. 28 x 18 inch) This lithograph was created for the artist exhibition at Maeght Gal...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Francis BaconEtude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres, Signed Lithograph, 144/180, 1984

$21,598

Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres, Signed Lithograph, 144/180

By Francis Bacon

Located in Roma, IT

Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres is a precious colored lithograph realized by Francis Bacon in 1984. Colored lithograph on Arches paper.

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1980s Contemporary More Prints

Recent Sales

Francis BaconIn Memory of George Dyer, c. 1975

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 23.82 in

Study of the human body from a drawing by Ingres

By Francis Bacon

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Original print, edition of 180, signed and numbered

Materials

Lithograph

Francis BaconVan Gogh Exhibition 1988, 1989

Unavailable

H 37 in W 27.5 in

Van Gogh Exhibition 1988

By Francis Bacon

Located in New York, NY

Offset Lithograph Edition of 100

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1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Francis BaconPortrait of Michel Leiris -- Print, Lithograph, Portrait by Francis Bacon, 1990

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H 18.9 in W 14.18 in

Portrait of Michel Leiris -- Print, Lithograph, Portrait by Francis Bacon

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

FRANCIS BACON Portrait of Michel Leiris, 1990 Lithograph in colours, on Arches wove paper Signed in pencil From the edition of 150 Published by Galerie Lelong, Paris Image: 25.0 x 2...

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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Francis BaconFrancis Bacon-Lying Figure-31.5" x 23.5"-Offset Lithograph-2018-Contemporary, 2018

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H 31.5 in W 23.5 in

Francis Bacon-Lying Figure-31.5" x 23.5"-Offset Lithograph-2018-Contemporary

By Francis Bacon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Francis Bacon-Lying Figure-31.5" x 23.5"-Offset Lithograph-2018-Contemporary

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2010s Prints and Multiples

(after) Francis BaconFrancis Bacon 'Portrait of Michel Leiris', 2017, Vintage, 2017

$90

H 39 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Michel Leiris', 2017, Vintage

By (after) Francis Bacon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a reproduction of a Francis Bacon's painting Portrait of Michel Leiris, originally created in 1976. This work is a notable example of Bacon's ability to capture the psycholog...

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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

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Francis Bacon Lithograph For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact francis bacon lithograph you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Surrealist versions now, or shop for Surrealist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect francis bacon lithograph among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a francis bacon lithograph to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. Creating a francis bacon lithograph has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Francis Bacon, (after) Francis Bacon and Takashi Murakami are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, offset print and paper can add an especially memorable touch. A large francis bacon lithograph can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 15 high and 11 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Francis Bacon Lithograph?

The price for a francis bacon lithograph in our collection starts at $99 and tops out at $65,000 with the average selling for $595.

Finding the Right Prints And Multiples for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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Questions About Francis Bacon Lithograph

How did Francis Bacon influence art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The emotional intensity of Francis Bacon’s work continues to inspire artists today. Bacon was a British painter and printmaker whose works are figurative, often contortive, and even somewhat disturbing. His goal was to create art that revealed what was behind the human facade and to evoke strong feelings in the viewer. Find a collection of Francis Bacon paintings and prints on 1stDibs.
Did Francis Bacon make prints?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How much is a Francis Bacon painting worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
How much a Francis Bacon painting is worth depends on its condition, size, history and other characteristics. In 2013, his piece Three Studies of Lucian Freud sold for more than $142 million at auction. At the time, it was the most expensive painting ever to be sold. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909, the prominent British painter and printmaker created controversial art until his death in 1992. Bacon's oil paintings simultaneously repel and intrigue the viewer with their bold, grotesque figures. To obtain an estimated value for any Bacon piece you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Francis Bacon art.

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