Francis bacon art

Painting, 1946 @ The Estate of Francis Bacon ""I think that life is violent and most people turn away from that side of it in an attempt to live a life that is screened. But I think they are merely fooling themselves. I mean, the act of birth is a violent thing, and the act of death is a violent

On the occasion of a new Francis Bacon exhibition, we’ve unearthed three fascinating facts about one of his most-recognized works.

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Francis Bacon, ‘Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion’ c.1944 (Triptych right)

Comprehending the works of Francis Bacon can be quite difficult. Studying his triptychs can allow the viewer to get inside the mind of the artist.

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