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Bacon (Francis, Irish-British painter, 1909-1992) Autograph Letter signed, 1st January, 1973.

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Bacon (Francis, Irish-British painter, 1909-1992) Autograph Letter signed, 1st January, 1973.

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Bacon (Francis, Irish-British painter, 1909-1992) Autograph Letter signed, 2pp. 4to, 7 Reece Mews, London, SW7, 1st January, 1973, "I do not think my painting is expressionist and I do not like expressionism... I believe now that portrait painting is one of the most exciting aspects", with autograph envelope, folds

⁂ An excellent and illuminating letter from Bacon in which he expresses his long-held distaste for expressionism before discussing how he approaches painting, his use of instinct and how he attempts to remake appearance "as far from illustration as possible". Francis Bacon letters are rare at auction, especially those in which he is so open about his attitude towards his craft.

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Bacon (Francis, Irish-British painter, 1909-1992) Autograph Letter signed, 1st January, 1973.

Name: Bacon (Francis, Irish-British painter, 1909-1992) Autograph Letter signed, 1st January, 1973.
SKU: 160379005
Price: 3200 GBP
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