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Francis Bacon
Acting
28 Oct 1909
† 28 Apr 1992
Dublin, Ireland
Biography
Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his emotionally charged raw imagery, fixation on personal motifs, and heavy experimentation. At the age of sixteen Bacon left his home in rural Ireland to try his luck in London. Follow his eventful journey to become one of Britain's most acclaimed artists.









