Edwards, John
7 Reece Mews: Francis Bacon's Studio
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500510346
- author:
- Edwards, John
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 17.78 x 1.78 x 24.13 centimetres
- Genre:
- History of art / art & design styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Francis Bacon's Studio offers an intimate look at the artist's private space. Following his death in 1992, photographer Perry Ogden was granted access to Bacon's studio, which had accumulated thirty years of artistic endeavor. The resulting photographs reveal the studio's unique conditions and provide a rare glimpse into Bacon's creative process. The book presents sixty color photographs that capture the studio's contents, including slashed canvases, paint-encrusted tools, and scattered notes. This remarkable record offers insights into how Bacon lived and worked, as well as his artistic intentions. By exploring this private space, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Bacon's unique aesthetic and the conditions in which he created some of his most famous works.