Triptych - August 1972 by Francis Bacon
TRIPTYCH - AUGUST 1972 BY FRANCIS BACON
Size: 25.75 x 19.125 inches
Year: 1972
Medium: LITHOGRAPH
Edition: OF 180
**Triptych - August 1972 by Francis Bacon** is a lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper, created in 1979, after the original paintings of 1972. The artwork is part of an edition of 180 and measures 25.75 x 19.125 inches per image, with each sheet measuring 35.25 x 24.625 inches. The lithograph is hand-signed and numbered in pencil, and was printed and published by Galerie Lelong, Paris.
This work is generally considered part of Bacon's Black Triptychs series, which emerged in the wake of the tragic suicide of Bacon's lover, George Dyer. The triptych features a poignant representation of personal and existential themes. The left panel depicts Dyer, while Bacon appears on the right. The central image, derived from a photograph of wrestlers by Eadweard Muybridge, suggests a more visceral and intimate encounter. The figures are set against dark, almost void-like backgrounds, emphasizing a struggle between life and death. Bacon's biographer has noted that "what death has not already consumed seeps incontinently out of the figures as their shadows," underscoring the emotional depth of the work.
You will appreciate **Triptych - August 1972** for its raw, emotional power and its exploration of themes of death and struggle through Bacon's distinctive style. Owning this piece not only adds a significant work from Francis Bacon to your collection but also provides a profound insight into his artistic response to personal tragedy. This lithograph is a testament to Bacon's ability to convey deep psychological and existential themes, making it a valuable and evocative addition to any art collection.
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Triptych - August 1972 by Francis Bacon
Sale price$72,000.00 USD
Regular price$79,200.00 USD
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Triptych - August 1972 by Francis Bacon
Sale price$72,000.00 USD
Regular price$79,200.00 USD