Study from the human body
Oil on canvas • Expressionism • 147,2 × 130,6cm • 1949 • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Francis Bacon
Irish-born English figurative painter
was born in 63 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland
October 28, 1909
His style: Expressionism, surrealism
Check my tribute to this painter here: Francis Bacon
Enjoy!
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Marina Kanavaki 
In the second painting I see the influence of Picasso.
I can see that too…
Thanks for visiting, my friend.
I think I am the oddity among your friends and followers who actually finds Bacon’s works amazing and I rate him in my top ten favourite artists. I would happily have his works hanging on my wall. But then, I used to have many posters from Pink Floyd – The Wall on my walls and I find Scarfe’s illustrations reminiscent of Bacon in many ways. I’ve enjoyed both artists for more than thirty years. Bacon is disturbing, but I find that exciting and, strangely, rather beautiful.
Well, I’m with you, I am a huge fan of his work but unless I had a very big house, I don’t see me hanging one especially in a bedroom! 😉 There was a time when Ministry, Hellraiser, The Shinning, Mephisto and other ‘cheerful’ posters decorated my walls… but no more. 😂😉
Ha ha yes perhaps not the bedroom these days! But my hallway or sitting room I’d happily hang a Bacon ☺️
Done, now off to get the money! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
The portrait of the human body is exquisite, Marina, but the self portrait is interesting, to say the least. 🙂 Makes me wonder about the back story behind the art..hugs, dear friend. xoxo
He was quite a turbulent personality with an amazing talent to say the least.
Many many hugs back, ny dear Lauren and Happy November! 🤗🧡🤗🧡🤗
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I think Francis Bacon was a very tormented soul, and the nightmares that possessed him, are shown in his paintings. I know about the haunted, and living with ultra-real nightmares, and so I can relate to his works, even though I’m not a big fan. He was probably influenced by Edvard Munch, who also seemed tormented.
Now that I’ve reviewed the post, I definitely recall it.
Bacon is unique, and talented.
However, I can’t see his work in my home. He was being radical, and I get it. It’s definitely for a museum/gallery.
Side note: there’s an amazing street artist whose work I’ve been following and admiring for years.
He calls himself “Bacon”. Hmmm?
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Hi Resa, How are you? It’s 5:35AM here: couldn’t sleep after being tormented myself (reference to Francis Bacon), by really ANGRY Ghosts in an abandoned hospital — it seems appropriate that I just saw this post by Marina, about Francis Bacon.
That was a Nightmare I just experienced, LOL, I wasn’t really in a haunted hospital.
Are you in an abandoned hospital?
Mr. Bacon is definitely SCARY!
Hi Resa,
LOL!
No not in an abandoned hospital, but I would like to go to one and photograph it from the inside…..maybe I would encounter some ghosts! That would be interesting.
Take Care Resa!
An abandoned hospital would be a fab score!
Be well, Nawfal!
Well, with the ecxeption of some of his works, me too (about having them home). I do love his work though.
Lots of Bacons out there! 🤣😂🤣
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Kevin Bacon is quite scary, too!
There’s no end to the horror of bacon!
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Oh yes indeed!!!!!
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I totally agree.
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He did some mysterious work, very mind-bending. They would be perfect on a psychiatrist’s office wall.
Well, better not on a psychiatrist wall!!!! Mind-bending they and brilliant imho.
I am fascinated by Francis Bacon’s thought process which was somewhat bleak. He lived a big life, a bon vivant who spent his middle agreeing eating, drinking and gambling in London’s Soho. I am also interested in this friendship and then non friendship with his friend, Lucian Freud. I really enjoy these posts, Marina!!
I meant middle age not middle agreeing although is it always agreeable to eat!!
A ha ha haaaa…. yes! 😉
I agree and I think it’s true what he says that talk about a painting can only be around it. Thank you, my dearest Rebecca. I’m so happy you’re enjoying these. I love all your journeys into words and art. Many hugs!
I recall that self-portrait from the past. Hard to forget. Yamas!
I can relate to his self portrait. The study is great.
I believe many of us! 😉 I love it too! 🙏
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His painting of the nude is lovely… the self portrait? Not so much. Wonder if he had trouble getting a date? 😉
I believe he had a turbulent life and yes I get what you’re saying, his work was very strong and sometimes disturbing but what a talent!
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I can’t say I “enjoy” FB’s work but his approach and certainly the results make the viewer ask questions of themselves. Fascinating!
His work is disturbing in many ways as art can be at times. I’m a huge admirer of his work. And yes, he does make you dig deeper.