Francis Bacon More 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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Artist: Francis Bacon

Francis BaconMonograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon), 1975

$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...

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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon More Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Felt Pen

Francis BaconBook: Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (hand signed and inscribed twice), 1972

$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...

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1970s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

George GroszHomeland Figures - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$468

H 13.98 in W 9.65 in D 0.04 in

Homeland Figures - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Homeland figures from Ecce Homo is an original offset and lithograph, realized by George Grosz in 1922. The artwork is the plate n. 47 from the portfolio Ecce Homo published betwee...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Jim Crabb"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper, 1977

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper Surrealist lithograph titled "The Waiting" by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947-). Black and white surrealist figures take up the pape...

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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon More Art

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

George GroszInterrogation - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1925, 1925

$351

H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in

Interrogation - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1925

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Interrogation is an original offset and lithograph realized by George Grosz. The artwork is from the book "Kobes" by Heinrich Man, that Grosz illustrated with 10 drawings reproduce...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

George GroszA Drink - by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$468

H 13.98 in W 9.65 in D 0.04 in

A Drink - by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Champagne is an offset lithograph, realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n. 77 from the porfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition of Der Malik-Verlag Berl...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

George GroszShark - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$468

H 9.65 in W 13.98 in D 0.04 in

Shark - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Shark is an original offset and lithograph, realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n. 66 from the porfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition of Der Malik-Ve...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

John BaldessariJohn Baldessari Sonnabend Gallery 1981 (announcement), 1981

$540

H 6 in W 4.25 in

John Baldessari Sonnabend Gallery 1981 (announcement)

By John Baldessari

Located in NEW YORK, NY

John Baldessari, Sonnabend Gallery New York 1981: Rare early 1980s John Baldessari exhibition announcement published on the occasion of: "Shape Derived from Subject (Snake): Used as ...

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1980s Surrealist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Jim Crabb"4 - U proof" - 1976 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper, 1976

$480Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 7 in D 0.5 in

"4 - U proof" - 1976 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

"4 - U proof" - 1976 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper 1976 surrealist lithograph on paper titled "4 - U proof" by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). This piece resembles a narrow, surreal...

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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon More Art

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Ink, Laid Paper, Lithograph

George GroszSepare - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$398

H 13.98 in W 9.65 in D 0.04 in

Separe - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Separe is an original offset and lithograph realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n.22 from the portfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition of Der Malik-Ve...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

George GroszLandlord - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$421

H 13.98 in W 9.65 in D 0.04 in

Landlord - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Landlord is an original vintage offset and lithograph print realized by George Grosz. The artwork is plate n.29 from the portfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition of ...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

André MassonFrench Abstract Surrealist Color Lithograph Andre Masson

$250

H 20.5 in W 14.5 in

French Abstract Surrealist Color Lithograph Andre Masson

By André Masson

Located in Surfside, FL

Published Benincasa Carmine. Edizioni SEAT, Torino, Italy. Offset directly from the original plates. Limited edition. This is not hand signed or numbered. Signature in the printing p...

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20th Century Surrealist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

André Thomkins1970s Modernist Swiss Colorful Surrealism Signed Dada Lithograph Andre Thomkins, 1979

$750

H 20 in W 14 in

1970s Modernist Swiss Colorful Surrealism Signed Dada Lithograph Andre Thomkins

By André Thomkins

Located in Surfside, FL

This one is titled "Little Animals" and depicts drawings of small animals over an abstract forest background in green, red and tan with a quali...

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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

George GroszAlone - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$468

H 9.65 in W 13.98 in D 0.04 in

Alone - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Alone from Ecce Homo is an original offset and lithograph, realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n. 67 from the porfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition ...

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1920s Expressionist Francis Bacon More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

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Questions About Francis Bacon More Art

How did Francis Bacon influence art?
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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?
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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.
How much is a Francis Bacon painting worth?
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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.

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