International contemporary art platform28.10.1909–28.04.1992
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was a British Irish-born painter known for figurative painting and portraiture. His work reflects influences from surrealism, cubism, and modern art. Born in Dublin, he died in Madrid.
Biography
Francis Bacon was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. He was a British artist renowned as a master of figurative painting and portraiture, as well as an expressionist painter. His work reflects the influence of several art movements including surrealism, cubism, expressionism, and modern art. Beyond painting, Bacon was also engaged in drawing and design, contributing actively to the visual and broader arts. Among his most notable works are the 1976 triptych, "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion," and "Head IV." Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, leaving a significant mark on the history of contemporary art in both Britain and Ireland.
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