Francis Bacon

Biography

Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery of the human form and abstracted figures. At 16, he left rural Ireland to try his luck in London, beginning a career marked by intense focus on single subjects, often resulting in sequences or variations on recurring motifs. His work spanned decades, including bio-morphs, portraits, and crucifixions, cementing his reputation as one of Britain's most acclaimed artists.