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Luxury hardcover art book cover of "Bacon: 1909-1992" from Taschen, showcasing a Francis Bacon painting.
  • Luxury hardcover art book cover of "Bacon: 1909-1992" from Taschen, showcasing a Francis Bacon painting.
  • Double-page spread from the Taschen book featuring two distinctive figurative paintings by modern art master Francis Bacon.
  • Two paintings by Francis Bacon, including "Figure in Movement", on a page from the premium Taschen art book.
  • An inside view of the luxury Taschen coffee table book, with a large Francis Bacon painting of a figure seated in a chair.
  • A page in the Taschen art history book displaying "Three Studies of Isabel Rawsthorne" by Francis Bacon.
  • Interior page from the Francis Bacon Taschen art book, showing the painting "Blood on the Floor" and descriptive text.
  • A full-colour spread of Francis Bacon's "Triptych March 1974" featured in the high-quality Taschen publication.
  • Luxury hardcover art book cover of "Bacon: 1909-1992" from Taschen, showcasing a Francis Bacon painting.
  • Double-page spread from the Taschen book featuring two distinctive figurative paintings by modern art master Francis Bacon.
  • Two paintings by Francis Bacon, including "Figure in Movement", on a page from the premium Taschen art book.
  • An inside view of the luxury Taschen coffee table book, with a large Francis Bacon painting of a figure seated in a chair.
  • A page in the Taschen art history book displaying "Three Studies of Isabel Rawsthorne" by Francis Bacon.
  • Interior page from the Francis Bacon Taschen art book, showing the painting "Blood on the Floor" and descriptive text.
  • A full-colour spread of Francis Bacon's "Triptych March 1974" featured in the high-quality Taschen publication.
Francis Bacon: 1909-1992, Deep Beneath the Surfaces of Things Hardcover Art Book

Francis Bacon: 1909-1992, Deep Beneath the Surfaces of Things Hardcover Art Book

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A visceral journey into the world of one of modern art's most compelling figures. 🖼️🎨

This magnificent edition from the renowned German publisher, celebrated for its high-quality art books, offers a comprehensive look at the self-taught master, Francis Bacon. His post-WWII works, with their distinctive, distorted figures, are as disturbing as they are captivating. Bacon's paintings, with their flailing limbs and grotesque forms, are more than mere portraits. They are profound reflections on the human condition, a raw expression of the emotional and psychological trauma of a generation.

96 pages 📖

Interestingly, Francis Bacon didn't start painting seriously until his mid-30s and was largely self-taught, learning his craft by studying the works of old masters like Velázquez and Rembrandt. He was also a passionate gambler, often using his winnings to fund his extravagant lifestyle and his art. This Taschen volume showcases Bacon's unique ability to transform his inner turmoil into intensely claustrophobic yet magnetic compositions.

Dimensions: 21 x 1.4 x 26 cm 📕

With its meticulously curated content and stunning reproductions, this hardcover art book is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of modern art. It delves deep into Bacon's oeuvre, including his groundbreaking, overtly homosexual themes which were among the first in art history. Taschen's commitment to democratising art is evident in this beautifully produced volume, making the genius of Francis Bacon accessible to all.