Francis Bacon at his Reece Mews home in London 1978. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Francis Bacon at his Reece Mews home in London 1978.

At his Reece Mews home in London, 1978, artist Francis Bacon looks directly towards the viewer with a serious, focused expression. Clad in a paint-splattered work jacket over a dark turtleneck, he leans over a table, his hands resting on an open book of images. To his left, a companion is seen in profile, actively engaged in conversation. The dramatic side lighting casts deep shadows, creating a high-contrast image that contributes to the intimate and serious atmosphere of the exchange.


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Books, Newspaper&Magazine, PersonNotIdentified

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