Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was a Ireland painter, designer and visual artist.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with surrealism, Expressionism and cubism. Work is classified under portrait and figurative art. Places of work recorded in the authority include Berlin, Paris and London. Works named in the authority record include Triptych, 1976, Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion and Head IV. Catalogue entries for design state maker, model, date of production and edition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Irish-born British figurative painter (1909–1992)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Francis Bacon (artist)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154340: Francis Bacon

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