Francis Bacon (1909-1992) - Second Version of the Triptych 1944, Certificaat

Francis Bacon – Second Version of the Triptych 1944

A particularly collectible item, inspired by one of the most striking and influential works from the early oeuvre of Francis Bacon. This limited lithograph comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The story:

In 1944 Francis Bacon created Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion, a groundbreaking triptych that helped shape his reputation as one of the most innovative and confronting artists of the twentieth century. The distorted, almost mythical figures and the oppressive atmosphere reflect Bacon's fascination with human vulnerability, existential fear and the darker sides of human existence. The work is regarded as a milestone within post-war British art and forms an essential starting point for his later, monumental triptychs.

Reference: Martin Harrison & Rebecca Daniels, Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, The Estate of Francis Bacon, 2016, cat. rais. no. 88-05, pp. 1356 to 1385

Technique: Stone-signed lithography
Dimensions: 50 × 65 cm
Edition: No. 71 of 250 copies
Paper: Handmade Privilege Cotton
Authenticity: Includes certificate of authenticity and embossing by The Shakespeare Arts
Numbering: Hand-numbered on the front

Each copy is provided with a certificate of authenticity, an embossing by The Shakespeare Arts and a hand numbering. Together these features form the accompanying documentation of this limited edition.