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These are just some of the 50-plus artworks by Francis Bacon in the exhibition Francis Bacon: five decades.
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A study for a figure at the base of a crucifixion 1943-44
oil and pastel on board, 94 × 74 cm, courtesy Murderme
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Study for a portrait 1949, oil on canvas, 149.4 × 130.6 cm, Collection Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, gift of Joseph and Jory Shapiro 1991.85
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Pope I – study after Pope Innocent X by Velázquez 1951
oil on canvas, 198 × 137 cm, Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums Collections
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Study of a nude 1952-53
oil on canvas, 61 × 51 cm, Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, University of East Anglia
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Figure with meat 1954
oil on canvas, 129.9 × 121.9 cm, The Art Institute of Chicago, Harriott A Fox Fund
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Study for self portrait 1963
oil on canvas, 165.2 × 142.6 cm, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, purchased 1978
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Lying figure 1969
oil on canvas, 198 × 147.5 cm, Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel
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Three figures and a portrait 1975
oil and pastel on canvas, 198.1 × 147.3 cm; 217.5 × 166.8 × 9.8 cm (frame), Tate London, purchased 1977
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Seated figure 1978
oil on canvas, 198 × 147.5 cm, private collection, courtesy Richard Nagy Ltd, London
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Study for portrait of Eddy Batache 1979
oil on canvas, 35.5 × 30.5 cm, private collection
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Study for portrait of Reinhard Hassert 1979
oil on canvas, 35.5 × 30.5 cm, private collection
All works © The Estate of Francis Bacon. DACS/Licensed by Viscopy.
Francis Bacon: five decades
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