Francis Bacon (1909-1992) - Crucifixion (1933) met Certificaat
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Francis Bacon’s *Crucifixion (1933)* is a stone-signed lithograph, numbered 121 of 250, measuring 50 × 65 cm and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Francis Bacon – Crucifixion (1933) – with certificate
A special limited lithograph, based on an early and intriguing work from Francis Bacon's oeuvre. The depiction shows an expressive, almost theatrical composition in which the human figure comes together in an uneasy, mysterious dance. The distorted poses and intense atmosphere evoke themes such as vulnerability, tension and the darker sides of human existence.
The story
The work was originally known as Crucifixion, but Bacon later indicated that the composition was inspired by Pablo Picasso’s The Three Dancers (1925), and was not intended as a crucifixion scene. The figures reference Picasso’s dramatic presentation and together form a kind of macabre death dance. This special connection between the two artists makes the work a fascinating part of Bacon's early artistic development.
Scholarly reference: Martin Harrison, Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, 2016, p. 122.
Technique: Stone-signed lithography
Dimensions: 50 × 65 cm
Edition: No. 121 of 250 copies
Paper: Handmade Privilege Cotton
Authenticity: Includes certificate of authenticity and embossing by The Shakespeare Arts
The copy is supplied with a certificate of authenticity, the embossing by The Shakespeare Arts and the hand-numbering on the front.
Francis Bacon – Crucifixion (1933) – with certificate
A special limited lithograph, based on an early and intriguing work from Francis Bacon's oeuvre. The depiction shows an expressive, almost theatrical composition in which the human figure comes together in an uneasy, mysterious dance. The distorted poses and intense atmosphere evoke themes such as vulnerability, tension and the darker sides of human existence.
The story
The work was originally known as Crucifixion, but Bacon later indicated that the composition was inspired by Pablo Picasso’s The Three Dancers (1925), and was not intended as a crucifixion scene. The figures reference Picasso’s dramatic presentation and together form a kind of macabre death dance. This special connection between the two artists makes the work a fascinating part of Bacon's early artistic development.
Scholarly reference: Martin Harrison, Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, 2016, p. 122.
Technique: Stone-signed lithography
Dimensions: 50 × 65 cm
Edition: No. 121 of 250 copies
Paper: Handmade Privilege Cotton
Authenticity: Includes certificate of authenticity and embossing by The Shakespeare Arts
The copy is supplied with a certificate of authenticity, the embossing by The Shakespeare Arts and the hand-numbering on the front.
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
121
Artist
Francis Bacon (1909-1992)
Title of artwork
Crucifixion (1933) met Certificaat
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
1933
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
65 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Day scene
Style
Abstract Expressionism
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Period
1970-1980
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