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Francis Bacon Posters

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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Creator: Francis Bacon
1992 Francis Bacon - Feria de Nimes Original Vintage Poster
1992 Francis Bacon - Feria de Nimes Original Vintage Poster

1992 Francis Bacon - Feria de Nimes Original Vintage Poster

By Francis Bacon

Located in Winchester, GB

Featuring his 1969 painting "Study for Bullfight no 1", this beautiful poster advertises the Nimes Feria 1992. The Nimes Feria is a major Spanish-style cultural festival in southern ...

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1990s French Francis Bacon Posters

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1980 Francis Bacon - Marlborough Gallery Original Vintage Poster
1980 Francis Bacon - Marlborough Gallery Original Vintage Poster

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 Posters

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Paper

1984 Francis Bacon - Marlborough Gallery Original Vintage Poster
1984 Francis Bacon - Marlborough Gallery Original Vintage Poster

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 Posters

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Francis Bacon posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Francis Bacon posters are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Francis Bacon posters, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider posters by Richard Amsel, Tom Wesselmann, and David Singer. Prices for Francis Bacon posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $576 and can go as high as $963, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $770.
Questions About Francis Bacon Posters
  • 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.
  • 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.