Francis Bacon Abstract Prints
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
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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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 Abstract Prints
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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...
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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
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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
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- 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.
- 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.