Francis Bacon, artist, Paris, April 11, 1979
1979
A striking black-and-white portrait of painter Francis Bacon captured in Paris on April 11, 1979 by Richard Avedon. Bacon is shown in a contemplative pose, hand raised to his face against a stark white background, conveying his characteristic intensity. This is edition 3 of 10, signed, numbered, titled, dated, and stamped with copyright and reproduction limitation marks on the verso. Provenance traces to Stephen Wirtz Gallery, San Francisco.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print
- Dimensions
- Edition
- 3 of 10
- Signed
- Yes
Notes
Lot 174. Bidding closed. Signed, numbered 3/10 in pencil, title, date, edition and copyright credit reproduction limitation stamps on the verso. Bibliography: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Richard Avedon: Photographs: 1946–2004, n.p.; Avedon, An Autobiography, pl. 214, variant; Steidl, Richard Avedon (truncated in source).
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