Francis Bacon

British, 1909–1992

115k Followers
Bio

Francis Bacon’s visceral, macabre portraits express the widespread anxieties of post-war Europe and the artist’s own personal demons. Bacon painted howling abstracted faces and crucifixes in claustrophobia-inducing settings, made all the more …

Established
Established representation
Represented by industry leading galleries.
Auction
High auction record
US$142.4m, Christie's, 2013

Notable Works

Career highlights

Iconic Collections

Works For Sale

Shows

Articles

Related Artists