Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was a British artist known for his bold, grotesque, and emotionally charged paintings. A pioneer of figurative surrealism, he combined elements of expressionism and abstract art to create unsettling and thought-provoking works. Bacon's style is characterized by vivid colors, distorted forms, and an emphasis on the human condition. His most famous series, "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion" (1944), showcases his unique blend of abstraction and representation.

Styles: Surrealism, Expressionism

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