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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Francis Bacon - Art Card: Painting, 1946. (Hand Signed and inscribed), Framed
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph postcard Boldly signed and inscribed in marker by Francis Bacon in his inimitable hand on the verso, signed ca. 1972 This card was published by the Museum of Modern...
Postcard
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,...
Lithograph
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. (...
Lithograph
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...
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) ...
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...
Lithograph
$1,800
Francis Bacon - original vintage exhibition poster of Study for Bullfight No. 1
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
This is the scarce original poster - not one of the later reprints on demand sold on various internet sites. This offset lithograph poster was produced for the occasion of the monumental Francis Bacon retrospective at the Grand Palais, October 27–January 10, 1972. The image depicts the artist's painting, "Study for Bullfight No. 1." Published by Grand Palais Paris, 1972. Printed in Switzerland. Published in a limited edition - though the exact number is unknown This Francis Bacon poster...
Lithograph, Offset
$1,529
Original 1972 exhibition poster by Francis Bacon at the Grand Palais in Paris
By Francis Bacon
Located in PARIS, FR
This dramatic original 1972 exhibition poster was created for the major retrospective of Francis Bacon at the Grand Palais in Paris—an institution known for hosting only the most cel...
Paper
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...
Lithograph
$5,500
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...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Felt Pen
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...
Lithograph
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$10,000
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...
Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
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...
Screen
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...
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...
Lithograph
Spanish Woman with Guitar
By Jan Matulka
Located in New York, NY
Jan Matulka (1890-1972), Spanish Woman with Guitar, lithograph, 1925, an unsigned proof impression. Reference: Flint 13, only a few impressions known...
Lithograph
Lotus
By Angelo Savelli
Located in Missouri, MO
Angelo Savelli (1911-1995) "Lotus" c. 1965 Collage and Lithograph Signed, Titled and Numbered Ed. 58/200 Framed Size: approx 26 x 21 inches Image Size: approx. 23 x 19 inches Octob...
Lithograph
Bhutan Abstraction PF-1 and PF-2
By Ricardo Mazal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by world renown artist Ricardo Mazal exists in an edition of 30. The image is printed at full bleed to the edge of the paper. Bo...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$3,950
H 39.5 in W 26.5 in
NATURAL BEAUTY Signed Lithograph Abstract Color Portrait Black Woman Flower Vase
By William Tolliver
Located in Union City, NJ
NATURAL BEAUTY by the self taught African American artist William Tolliver (b.1951-2000) is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed in 25 colors on archival printma...
Lithograph
$900
H 18.88 in W 12.88 in
'Eyes for the Night' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Benton Spruance, 'Eyes for the Night', lithograph, 1947, edition 35, Fine and Looney 260. Signed, dated, titled, and annotated 'Ed 35' in pencil. A fine impression, on heavy, cream ...
Lithograph
$800
H 19.7 in W 27.6 in
Julio Girona Cuban Artist Original Hand Signed silkscreen n1
By Julio Girona
Located in Miami, FL
"Julio Girona (Cuba, 1914-2002) 'Habitación interior', silkscreen on paper 19.7 x 27.6 in. (50 x 70 cm.) Edition of 115 ID: GIR1066-001-115" "Julio Giro...
Paper, Engraving, Etching
$1,200
H 19.82 in W 13.25 in
'I'll Be What I Choose' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
'I'll Be What I Choose: Vanity of Ambition', color lithograph, 1949, edition 40, Fine and Looney 281. Signed, titled, and numbered '23/40' in pencil. Initialed in the stone, lower ri...
Lithograph
$235
H 7.09 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Nasereddin Shah, King of Persia and his Soldiers- Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
Persian Cloth in 19th Century is a Hand-colored lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History...
Lithograph
$500
H 6 in W 8 in
Basquiat Annina Nosei Gallery 1982 (Basquiat anatomy announcement)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Annina Nosei Gallery, New York, 1982: Rare Basquiat announcement card published by Annina Nosei Gallery to advertise the release of ‘Basquiat Anatomy’ (a suite ...
Paper, Offset
Pablo Picasso Abstract Etching, Unsigned, Series 156
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso (posthumously) Title: Peintre et Modele en Robe Tricotee Medium: Etching Portfolio: Series 156 Date: 1978 Edition: 1/50 Stamped signature Frame Size: 16 7/8" x ...
Etching
$450
H 24.75 in W 18.75 in D 0.1 in
Jean Dubuffet Painted Sculptures at Pace Gallery-Lithograph-Vintage
By Jean Dubuffet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an original poster designed by Jean Dubuffet for his 1968 exhibition Painted Sculptures at Pace Gallery, held from April 13th to May 18th. Created by the artist specifically ...
Lithograph
$8,800
H 17.82 in W 19.69 in
Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau ornate bookplate
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Title Page" and "Art Nouveau Motif" are two sides of one double-sided original lithograph by Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha. These illustrations were from "Ilsee, Princess of Tri...
Lithograph
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H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 0.1 in
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...
Offset
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H 63.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.25 in
"Study for Bullfight I" Modern Expressionist Grand Palais Retrospective Poster
By Francis Bacon
Located in Houston, TX
Modern expressionist exhibition poster from Francis Bacon's iconic 1971-1972 retrospective at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. At this time, Bacon was among the rare living artists...
Lithograph
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 50 x 41.3 cm (framed) From a suite of five lithographs, produced t...
Lithograph
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H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 0.1 in
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...
Offset
Francis Bacon 'Pope Innocent XII (No text)' 1995
By Francis Bacon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Image Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide. For ...
Offset
Portrait of Michel Leiris
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. His singular aesthetic was a violent intersection between abstr...
Etching, Aquatint
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H 43.38 in W 32.63 in D 1 in
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 ...
Lithograph
Triptych 1987
By Francis Bacon
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1989 Handsigned by the artist in pencil et numérotée 126/180 Publisher : Galerie Lelong (Paris) Printer : Galerie Lelong (Paris) Catalog : Sabatier 25 68.00 cm. x 50.00 c...
Lithograph
Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne (Hand signed and Inscribed)
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
Francis Bacon British (1909-1992) Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne (Hand signed and Inscribed), ca. 1966 Offset lithograph postcard. Uniquely signed and...
Offset
Portrait of George Dyer Riding a Bicycle (Q1B), 1966
By Francis Bacon
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Edition of 500
Giclée
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H 26.5 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
1995 Francis Bacon 'Georges Cyclist (No Border)' Expressionism Brown, Black
By Francis Bacon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Image Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide. For ...
Offset
Standing Man 1987, Francis Bacon
By Francis Bacon
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Title: Standing Man Year: 1987 Medium: Offset Lithograph on premium paper Size: 26.25 x 19.75 inches Condition: Excellent Notes: Published by Galeri...
Lithograph, Offset