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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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Artist: Francis Bacon
Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne

Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

Francis Bacon 
Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne, 1966
 Lithograph on paper
 47.4 x 42.1 cm (framed) unsigned publsihed in Derriere Le Miroir, No. 162,...

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1960s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Second Version, Triptych 1944
Second Version, Triptych 1944

Second Version, Triptych 1944

By Francis Bacon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Francis Bacon (1909-1992) is one of the most distinctive, provocative, and influential painters of the 20th century. He is a true disrupter in the canon of Art History. His singul...

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1980s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print
Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print

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 portrait of John Edwards
Study for a portrait of John Edwards

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

Portrait de Michel Leiris
Portrait de Michel Leiris

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 George Dyer Staring at Blind Cord

Portrait of George Dyer Staring at Blind Cord

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

Francis Bacon
 Portrait of George Dyer Staring at Blind Cord, 1966 Lithograph on paper 44.7 x 36.4 cm (framed) framed with 3mm ArtGlass Lifetime Museum Acrylic Published by Galerie...

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1960s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Portrait of Henrietta Moraes

Portrait of Henrietta Moraes

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

Francis Bacon
 Portrait of Henrietta Moraes, 1966
 Lithograph on paper 
39.4 x 38.4 cm (framed) publsihed in Derriere Le Miroir, No. 162, Novembre 1966 by Galerie Maeght. From a su...

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1960s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Book: Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (hand signed and inscribed twice)
Book: Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (hand signed and inscribed twice)

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

Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)
Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)

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

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. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower r...

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1980s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon
Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon

Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon

By Francis Bacon

Located in Dubai, Dubai

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

Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych
Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych

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

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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Triptych 1987

Francis BaconTriptych 1987, 1989

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H 40.56 in W 31.89 in

Triptych 1987

By Francis Bacon

Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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  • 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.
  • 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 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.