Francis Bacon

Known for Acting

Francis Bacon's portrait

Details

Birthday: October 28, 1909

Deathday: April 28, 1992

Place of birth: 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.