Francis Bacon Art
British, Irish, 1909-1992
Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909, prominent British painter and printmaker Francis Bacon created controversial art until his death in 1992.
Despite the fact that he did not receive formal training, Bacon gained instantaneous recognition in 1945 after an exhibition at Lefevre Gallery in London that included his 1944 triptych Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion. Bacon's figures can be described as distorted, fleshy masses in anguish; these shocking and unsettling images are his representation of the evils and the devastation of the human condition. Bacon's oil paintings simultaneously repel and intrigue the viewer with their bold, grotesque figures. This paradox remains consistent with his prints, which he based on a selection of 35 of his own paintings dating from 1965 to 1991. Bacon worked with skilled printers to create his relatively small body of etchings and lithographs that total only about 40 editions.
In 2008 and 2009, a major retrospective of Bacon's paintings traveled to the Tate Britain, London, England (September 11, 2008–January 4, 2009), to the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain (February 3–April 19, 2009) and to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (May 20–August 16, 2009). Bacon's works are permanently part of public collections around the world, including the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, Oslo, Norway; Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, England; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and elsewhere.
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(Biography provided by Marlborough Graphics)
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Artist: Francis Bacon
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 Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
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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 Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Paper, Etching
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 Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Lithograph
Study for a portrait of John Edwards
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
Original lithograph in colours on Arches paper, with full margins, framed
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
Image: 68 x 49 cm, Sheet: 94.5 x 67.9 cm, Framed: 105.3...
Category
1980s Modern Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Lithograph
Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Pope Innocent XII', 1995, Vintage
By Francis Bacon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This limited edition reproduction of Francis Bacon's Portrait of Pope Innocent X, printed on Stonehenge paper, was published by Maeght and printed by ARTE in Paris. Although unsigned...
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1990s Modern Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Offset
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) ...
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1970s Modern Francis Bacon Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Portrait of Michel Leiris - British Abstract Art
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
FRANCIS BACON 1909-1992
Dublin 1909-1992 Madrid (Irish / British)
Title: Portrait of Michel Leiris, 1976/78
Technique: Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on ...
Category
1970s Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Aquatint, Etching
Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
This complete set of three lithographs in colours, comprising the triptych, are each hand signed in pencil by the artist "Francis Bacon" at the lower right margins.
Each sheet is als...
Category
1980s Francis Bacon Art
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 Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Lithograph
Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon
By Francis Bacon
Located in London, GB
Feria Nimes 1969/1992 original serigraphie large
by (after) Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was a renowned British painter known for his raw, emotional, and often unsettlin...
Category
1990s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Screen
FIGURE WRITING REFLECTED ON MIRROR
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
Francis Bacon color lithograph on Arches paper. Edition 50 of 180. Not framed.
MOURLOT IMP - stamped on bottom left
DESCHAMPS LITH. - stamped on bottom right
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Lithograph
Book: Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (hand signed and inscribed twice)
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
Highly collectible and coveted item:
Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (Monograph, hand signed and inscribed twice by Francis Bacon), 1972
Hardback monograph with dust jacket (ha...
Category
1970s Expressionist Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
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Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon), 1975
Softcover catalogue with stiff wraps (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)
hand si...
Category
1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Felt Pen
Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres, Lithograph
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. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower r...
Category
1980s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art
Materials
Lithograph
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.