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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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1868-1901 The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron Veralum
By Francis Bacon
Located in Bath, GB
A fine fourteen volume collection of the works of Sir Francis Bacon, uniformly bound in half morocco, and from the library of industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. A bea...
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19th Century British Antique Francis Bacon Art

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Paper

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 ...
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20th Century Abstract Francis Bacon Art

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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...
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1980s Surrealist Francis Bacon Art

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Paper, Etching

1980 Francis Bacon - Marlborough Gallery Original Vintage Poster
By Francis Bacon
Located in Winchester, GB
Featuring his 1962 painting "Figure in a Room", this beautiful poster advertises Francis Bacon's exhibition at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, USA. Running from April to June 19...
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1980s American Vintage Francis Bacon Art

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Paper

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 ...
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1870s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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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. (...
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1980s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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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...
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1980s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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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) ...
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1970s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Etching, Aquatint

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

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Offset

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...
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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon Art

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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...
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1980s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

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 ...
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1970s Francis Bacon Art

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Etching, Aquatint

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...
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1980s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

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...
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1980s Francis Bacon Art

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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...
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1990s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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Screen

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...
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1970s Expressionist Francis Bacon Art

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Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

1984 Francis Bacon - Marlborough Gallery Original Vintage Poster
By Francis Bacon
Located in Winchester, GB
Featuring his 1982 painting "Study of a Self Portrait", this beautiful poster advertises Francis Bacon's exhibition at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, USA. Running from May to J...
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1980s American Vintage Francis Bacon Art

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Paper

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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