Francis Bacon : his life and violent times
Sinclair, Andrew, 1935-1994
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The painter Francis Bacon lived as an outsider in violent times. This biography explores the influences of his Irish childhood and youth in Berlin, Paris, and London in the Depression. It also gives an account of his wise and witty old age, with its adamant refusal of honours, fame and riches.
Main title:
Francis Bacon : his life and violent times / Andrew Sinclair.
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Imprint:
London : Sinclair-Stevenson, 1993 (1994 [printing])
Collation:
xiii,354p.,[24]p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781856194815 (pbk)
Dewey class:
759.2759
Local class:
BIO: BACO
Language:
English
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BRN:
300942