Francis Bacon. Man and Beast.
Mercator Fund| N° d'inventaire | 23452 |
| Format | 23 x 28 |
| Détails | 196 p., publisher's hardcover. |
| Publication | Brussels, 2021 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9789462302747 |
Long considered one of the most important painters of the 20th century, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was fascinated by animals, which he studied throughout his life through a vast collection of books and photographs devoted to wildlife. By observing animal behavior, he explored the true nature of humanity, reminding us that we are less distant from the animal kingdom than we like to believe.
In this magnificent book, focusing on this intriguing aspect of Bacon's work, specialist authors address the painter's approach to animals and identify his various sources of inspiration, including surrealist literature and the photographs of Eadweard Muybridge.
Long considered one of the most important painters of the 20th century, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was fascinated by animals, which he studied throughout his life through a vast collection of books and photographs devoted to wildlife. By observing animal behavior, he explored the true nature of humanity, reminding us that we are less distant from the animal kingdom than we like to believe.
In this magnificent book, focusing on this intriguing aspect of Bacon's work, specialist authors address the painter's approach to animals and identify his various sources of inspiration, including surrealist literature and the photographs of Eadweard Muybridge.