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Peter Beard — Francis Bacon in his studio, 7 Reese Mews off the Old Brompton Road London (a painting later destroyed)
Peter Beard

Francis Bacon in his studio, 7 Reese Mews off the Old Brompton Road London (a painting later destroyed)

A documentary photograph by Peter Beard capturing Francis Bacon in his studio at 7 Reese Mews in London, featuring a painting that was later destroyed. The gelatin silver print has been hand-annotated with ink by the artist.

Medium
Gelatin silver print with ink, printed later.
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Auction House · Phillips

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October 25, 2019

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Peter Beard, Francis Bacon in his studio, 7 Reese Mews off the Old Brompton Road London (a painting later destroyed)

A documentary photograph by Peter Beard capturing Francis Bacon in his studio at 7 Reese Mews in London, featuring a painting that was later destroyed. The gelatin silver print has been hand-annotated with ink by the artist.

Medium
Gelatin silver print with ink, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Peter Beard, Documentary, Studio Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Ink Annotation, Francis Bacon

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