Overview
Francis Bacon
Known For
Memory: The Origins of Alien
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Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence
In this unique, compelling film, those who knew him speak...
Francis Bacon in His Own Words
A collection of BBC archive material about painter Francis Bacon,...
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The...
Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact
In his London studio, Francis Bacon discusses his work and...
Biography
Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his emotionally charged raw imagery, fixation on personal motifs, and heavy experimentation. At the age of sixteen Bacon left his home in rural Ireland to try his luck in London. Follow his eventful journey to become one of Britain's most acclaimed artists.