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Francis Bacon — Portrait de Michel Leiris (after, Portrait of Michel Leiris 1976) (S. 2, T. 34)
Francis Bacon

Portrait de Michel Leiris (after, Portrait of Michel Leiris 1976) (S. 2, T. 34)

Francis Bacon's interpretation of Michel Leiris, executed as an etching and aquatint in rich colors. This work demonstrates Bacon's distinctive expressionistic approach to portraiture.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colours, on Arches paper, with full margins.
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Auction House · Phillips

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Evening & Day Editions

June 6, 2024

Lot 139

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Francis Bacon, Portrait de Michel Leiris (after, Portrait of Michel Leiris 1976) (S. 2, T. 34)

Francis Bacon's interpretation of Michel Leiris, executed as an etching and aquatint in rich colors. This work demonstrates Bacon's distinctive expressionistic approach to portraiture.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colours, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Etching, Portrait, Expressionist, Leiris, Bacon, Figurative, Aquatint

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Sebastián In Situ, Sebastián Naranjo