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Peter Beard — Francis Bacon, 80 Narrow Street, London N.W.1 March 1972
Peter Beard

Francis Bacon, 80 Narrow Street, London N.W.1 March 1972

1972

Peter Beard's 1972 photograph captures Francis Bacon at his London studio on Narrow Street, immortalizing the renowned artist during a specific moment in time. The work exemplifies Beard's skill in documentary photography and his connections within the artistic circles of the era.

Medium
print : 50,7 x 40,8 cm ; 19 15/16 x 16 1/16 in. image : 48 x 32,4 cm ; 18⅞x 12¾in.
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Inside the World of Francis Bacon: Provenant de la Collection Majid Boustany

October 24, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 2

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Peter Beard, Francis Bacon, 80 Narrow Street, London N.W.1 March 1972, 1972

Peter Beard's 1972 photograph captures Francis Bacon at his London studio on Narrow Street, immortalizing the renowned artist during a specific moment in time. The work exemplifies Beard's skill in documentary photography and his connections within the artistic circles of the era.

Medium
print : 50,7 x 40,8 cm ; 19 15/16 x 16 1/16 in. image : 48 x 32,4 cm ; 18⅞x 12¾in.
Year
1972
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Print, 1972, Photography, Cultural Icon, Documentary, American, Urban, Portrait, Black and White, Contemporary

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