Stevens, Mark

Francis Bacon: Revelations

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ISBN 13:: 9780007298426
author:: Stevens, Mark
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollins Publishers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 880
Dimensions:: 15.3 x 23.4 x 1.5 centimeters (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, General,
Condition:: New
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Francis Bacon Revelations by Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan is a groundbreaking biography that offers a rich and complex portrait of the enigmatic artist. Based on hundreds of interviews and extensive new material, this book sheds light on Bacon's life, revealing a multifaceted individual who defied categorization. Bacon's life was marked by contradictions - he was both a passionate reader and a hard-working designer, while also struggling with health issues that often left him isolated and ill. The biography explores his early years, including his relationship with Eileen Gray, which had a profound impact on his artistic development. It also delves into his struggles as a painter, including his breakthrough in 1944, which marked the beginning of his rise to fame. Through this biography, Bacon emerges as a complex and fascinating figure - a true original who defied conventions and lived life on his own terms. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in art, history, or the lives of iconic figures.

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