Francis Bacon: the Papal Portraits of 1953 - Hardcover

Museum Of Contemporary Art

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0934418594 ISBN 13: 9780934418591

Publisher: Art Data, 2001

Synopsis

Francis Bacon:The Papal Portraits of 1953 explores the longest series of paintings made by the British artist Francis Bacon. For the first time in history, the exhibition and this accompanying book brought together all eight Study for Portrait paintings, as well as the famous Study after Velazquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X from 1953. Also included are several other works from the period. An essay by Hugh M. Davies, who has written extensively about Bacon, discusses his influences and sources of imagery for this body of work. Also included is a previously unpublished interview with Bacon that Davies conducted more than 25 years ago that covers a variety of topics. The book, rounded out with a chronology and selected bibliography, marks a major step forward in the study of this vitally important and influential 20th-century master.

About this edition

• Publisher: Art Data
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0934418594
• ISBN 13: 9780934418591
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80